Hunt the World

After waiting 22 years Brad Dana finally drew the Wyoming Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep tag in the unit he's been waiting for. On this week's episode he tells Brian Mehmen what it was like to finally draw after 22 years, his expectations of the hunt, the two ways they could have hunted and why he chose the way he did, battling wildfire smoke, the difficulty of the terrain, the shot itself, and gett...

In this week’s Hunt the World podcast we travel to Kodiak Island in Alaska and here a first-hand account of RBO Senior Adventure Advisor Brandon Neal’s successful special bison hunt. No tag and no license required. Brandon describes the hunt to Brian, Brad and Bryan as he had the opportunity to harvest not one, but two bulls. This hunt is by special arrangement of RBO through our relationship...

Jeff Leisy of Wyoming Arms joins Brian, Brad and Bryan Martin to talk suppressors and solvent traps. Wyoming Arms pioneered and developed the best suppressors for the A/R platform on the market today. He tells the story of how that came about. Also the RBO guys add their thoughts on Wyoming Arms titanium solvent traps, which are very light, and how you can legally create a “polite” gun t...

Hunting season 2021 is fast upon us and this is one of those questions we get a lot at the Bone Cave, headquarters for Rolling Bones Outdoors. When is the best time to hunt? Is it early in the season, the middle or later in the season? In this Hunt the World podcast Brian, Brad and Bryan explore the answer to this question with a detailed look at what factors can help you make this decision.

In this Hunt the World podcast Brian, Brad and Bryan welcome in Jeff Leisy, the owner of Wyoming Arms. They are recording the episode live from Wyoming Arm’s booth located at the headquarters of Black Hills Harley Davidson during the 2021 Sturgis Rally. Wyoming Arms has been a long-time partner with Rolling Bones Outdoors and the crew learn a little of their story. Wyoming Arms is a pioneer i...

For today’s episode the Rolling Bones team hits the road. They are recording live from the 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the huge Black Hills Harley Davidson exhibition on I-90 at Exit 55. Today’s episode originates from the Wyoming Arms vendor tent, one of RBO’s long-time partners. In this episode Brian Mehmen welcomes his wife Lynley Mehmen to the podcast as Brad Dana and Bryan Martin join in...

As of August 9, 2021, the Canadian border opens to non-essential travel for COVID vaccinated individuals. In this episode of Hunt the World we tell you what we are hearing from our many Canadian outfitters and what they are going through right now as they get back up and running. There are specific issues they are working through and we’ll provide you some advice on how to make your trip go smooth...

During the summer of 2021 it seems the western United States is on fire. As of late July there are massive ongoing burns in Oregon, California, Idaho and Montana. In this episode of Hunt the World Brian, Brad and Bryan discuss the situation and assess how the fires may change your early season hunt plans. Also the guys talk about how wildfires actually benefit wildlife in the years following the b...

As we move through the dog days of summer in mid-July Bryan Martin is preparing for a Wyoming elk hunt that he’s finally drawn after several years. He recently returned from a trip scouting the unit and reports back to Brian and Brad about what he was specifically looking for, what he saw and how the information gained may have changed his fall strategy. This episode is a good behind-the-scenes lo...

We have received quite a few requests for another DIY episode. So today we deliver! Brian, Brad and Bryan will drill down on antelope, mule deer, elk, game birds, black bear and turkey DIY strategies out west. The guys cover Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. Topics covered also include advances made in location through GPS, how DIY can make you a skilled hunter and the steps to take...

In the final of our four-part Hunt the World podcast series about off-season hunting tips the Rolling Bones team dives into research and scouting. Now is the time to do your research into what gear might improve your hunt experience this fall. Brian, Brad and Bryan tell us the top three items that they have been researching that is vital to success in the field. And at the 24:00 mark they turn to...

Today on Rolling Bones Hunt the World we continue our off-season guide. In this episode Brian, Brad and Bryan take on the topic of keeping your shooting skills sharp during the off season. Just because it may not be hunting season where you are it doesn’t mean you can leave your rifle or bow in the rack collecting dust. It’s important to make part of your off-season regime a regular shooting routi...

Today on Rolling Bones Hunt the World we continue our Off-season guide with part two. In this episode Brian, Brad and Bryan welcome special guest Adrian Guyer of Ridgelineathlete.com . Adrian is a fitness trainer who also specializes in helping hunters and outdoorsmen stay in shape. He introduces the Rolling Bones guys to the Train Heroic app and signs them up for his fitness plan. Come along with...

Today on Rolling Bones Hunt the World we begin a series on off-season strategies. Things that you can do now to increase your chances for success this fall. Brian, Brad and Bryan begin with a subject that is often overlooked but can really rise up and bite you if not taken care of now. That subject is your gear. The guys outline the three steps you can take now to make sure you have what you need...

Application season is winding down a bit but not before there were a bumps (i.e. Idaho). Preference points, drawing tags, odds, units and state-by-state regulations are a complicated business. In this episode of Hunt the World, the Rolling Bones team of Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin take you behind the scenes to show you how they navigate through their application strategy. It is import...

Taking inspiration from one of our members the Rolling Bones team shares stories of hunts that didn’t go quite to plan. When you spend as much time in the field as these guys vetting hunts you’re bound to face challenges. And you learn a lot along the way. As Brian Mehmen likes to say “activity is your greatest teacher.” The guys have three things you should do to deal with tough hunting situation...

Today’s special guest on Rolling Bones' Hunt the World is Jesse Ryder who founded a unique business called Outfitter Protection Services (OPS). Jesse occupies a unique space as both an attorney and a hunting guide having guided in Alaska. He has first-hand experience with what outfitters need to run their businesses in a way that protects both them and the hunters they guide. He provides them with...

The Rolling Bones crew is just back from a corporate shooting school they hosted in St. George, Utah. In this episode Brian and Brad give you your own virtual spot on the range with an inside look at the school to show you how it works and what they do to organize and execute a corporate event. You’ll hear a few stories about the participants and the teachers and learn the importance of having the...

On today’s episode we welcome a special guest, Rolling Bones member Jonathan Angner. Jonathan is a successful businessman in the southeastern United States but he wasn’t always a successful hunter. Although no one in his family were hunters he started small and continually improved his skills and he has now hunted on nearly every continent and has had major success. Jonathan now mentors younger hu...

We have had a tremendous amount of people calling us asking about hunting Central Asia and Russia. With all the borders closed on the continent options are still wide option in many areas of the world. And here’s the thing - your trip to hunt big game species in Russia or Tajikistan (for example) are more affordable that you may think. In this episode Brian, Brad and Bryan tackle the three questio...

In this episode of Hunt the World Brian, Brad and Bryan outline ways to keep your shooting skills sharp during our current ammo shortage. Also in this episode we’ll explain the method of “dry firing” and how useful that can be in making the shot. And of course, whenever we get into an episode involving rifles and ballistics Brad and Bryan seem to get a bit side tracked. But no bulls, pigs or roost...

With our current ammo shortage our Rolling Bones ballistic pros Brad Dana and Bryan Martin have been busy experimenting and testing wildcat cartridges. In this episode we’ll learn more about this latest trend in ammunition. These bullets give you a larger range of operating velocity and distance. Brad lets you in on what he’s been working on and the results. Buckle up and get ready to geek out wit...

We shift gears a bit in this episode of Hunt the World as Brian, Bryan and Brad take up fishing. Actually they take you along fishing in the great state of Alaska - arguably the best fishery in North America. They’ll cover opportunities, expectations and cost. If you’ve ever considered this, you’ll want to listen to this episode for some insight and advice as the Rolling Bones teams has vetted num...

No one knows for sure if the Canadian border will be open to non-resident hunters in 2021. So far in the spring of 2021 it is not. However, the USA is open for hunting and on today’s episode Brian, Bryan and Brad have been busy in the Bone Cave mapping out some strategies for you to put your 2021 hunting adventures back on track. We'll cover some of the hunting opportunities that are available - t...

No April-foolin' around. If you haven’t put a multi-species British Columbia horseback hunt on your bucket list you really should. On today’s episode the Rolling Bones team invites Aaron, a (rather colorful) RBO signature guide/outfitter partner from B.C. to give you a virtual guided tour of a Canadian hunt on horseback for up to three of the following: moose, elk, mountain goat, wolf, caribo...