Hunt the World

You've just taken down that nice elk or maybe a trophy moose or mule deer. Now what? What is the best way to get your animal from the field to the freezer and from the mountain to a mount? On today's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad will go over the strategies that they have had the most success with in getting wild game safely home. As a meat science college student, butcher shop owner and a...

Like most everything else around us things are getting more expensive. And that includes outdoor adventures. In this week’s Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad lay out a few of the factors, some hidden, that are making hunts more expensive. Then they will provide you with ideas and strategies that can help you save on your next adventure. They also will give some real examples of our exclusive H...

We are in the midst of "show season." Brian and Brad have just returned from the Western Hunting Expo in Salt Lake City and are getting ready to head out to more shows in the coming months. One question they have been hearing a lot this year is - "with so many shows to attend which ones should I go to and what should I look for when I get there?” The guys will toss that one around this week and gi...

This is a question we get A LOT. So we thought we’d address it today. What magnification power should I look for when considering a new scope for my rifle? What is the best magnification? Now… there is a simple answer to that question but before we get to that today we have a few questions that you need to ask. And both Brad and Brian give you their top three most important things they consider wh...

On today’s Hunt the World Brian and Brad discuss felt recoil. When you fire a round the felt recoil is the backward kick you get from your gun, measured in foot-pounds. It can be mild or severe depending upon a lot of factors, your body weight, the type of ammo you use and the weight of your rifle. There are huge advantages to creating a situation where you lessen the felt recoil as much as possib...

Brian and Brad have just returned from the 2023 Sheep Show in Reno and on this week’s podcast they provide you with some of their expertise on traveling with a rifle. The two discuss what kind of gun cases they prefer and tips on how they pack their gun case. They also touch on traveling with your optics and ammo. Also, they go over any changes that they’ll make in their gear lists for 2023 as the...

In this week’s Hunt the World episode the Rolling Bones team gathers in the studio to review the past year and look forward to 2023. Join us as we look at the year in hunting and anticipate what you can expect the coming season. Along with Brian and Brad guests include: Kelli Poole, Sophie Peterson, Lynley Mehmen and Bleep. 

Wyoming is clearly a state of opportunity when it comes to elk and other big western game. But it can be a bit complex unless you know how it works. On this week's podcast RBO Ex. Dir of Applications Sophie Peterson and RBO Ex. Dir. of Adventures Kelli Poole join Brian and Brad to take the mystery out of the process. They do a deep dive into understanding the tags, points and units in Wyoming and...

What are the three things every outfitter wished that each hunter knew about shooting before they came to camp? In this Hunt the World podcast, hosts Brian Mehmen and Brad Dana will tell you what they are and why RBO specifically designed their Shooting Academies around these three principles. Not only are they good for guided hunts but also for all of you DIY hunters. They also give you an insigh...

Brian and Brad just returned from northern new Mexico and a very successful elk hunt the week before Christmas. In this episode they tell the story of their adventure and cover the many often overlooked elk opportunities in "The Land of Enchantment." This hunt was their first in-person experience with this highly-rated outfitter. They give great detail about the terrain, wildlife and accommodation...

We are moving headlong into applications season and it can be a tricky time of year. Each state has their own regulations and keeping track of it all is an almost impossible task. That’s where Rolling Bones can help. On today’s episode we welcome in Sophie Peterson, our Ex. Dir. of Applications who talks about how she helps Rolling Bones members navigate through the paperwork and simplify this tim...

Scott Dewey runs Rock River Pet Resort in Waverly, Iowa. He has trained more than 20 field champions and competed on a National level having had a part in training two national champion dogs. In today's Hunt the World he steps into the Bone Cave with his business partner Nick Baker and the top is the basics of dog training. The two have also developed a soon to be released training tool that will...

In today’s Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad have been making a list and checking it twice when it comes to what they’d like for Christmas. After spending 2022 in the field with various makes and brands of gear they outline what they really liked and a few things they didn’t. And they’ll walk you through what they have on their Christmas wish list for 2022. From gu...

With every Rolling Bones membership you’ll get a personal hunting advisor, someone to help you with applications, points, strategy and booking that next adventure. But some of you may be asking, why should I bother hiring a hunt advisor? Isn't it cheaper and just as good if I do it myself? In this Hunt the World episode Brian and Brad answer that question and three other often asked questions rega...

In today's episode of Hunt the World we welcome in RBO member Brad Stokke of Wisconsin. Not long ago Brad decided to head out west and DIY hunt elk in Colorado. Was it a mistake to take this approach? Join Brian, Brad and Brandon Neil as they weigh the pros and cons of hunting the western US with a guide and without.

With more than 1000 adventures in our online catalog you may be wondering how does one make the cut? In today's Hunt the World episode Brian, Brad and Brandon Neil take you behind the scenes as they check out a brand new outfitter and go on a trophy antelope hunt in western Wyoming. And what they came home with, definitely fit the trophy-class description. At Rolling Bones we do all we can to help...

For Andy Miller it was a complete surprise. A surprise that he was able to draw a prime Wyoming sheep hunt with just 18 points. And then an even bigger surprise when he got on the mountain. In today’s episode we hear the story of Andy’s RBO adventure that even involved his wife and two young daughters in the pursuit of a trophy-class Rocky Mountain Bighorn. Our featured hunt today is a unique...

On today’s podcast we welcome in Matt Dye and Adam Keith of Land and Legacy. They discuss with Brian and Brad the one big thing which outdoorsmen who wish to manage their land for wildlife overlook. We think you’ll find the information useful, especially for land owners, but also for anyone who’s heading out to hunt deer and other wildlife this fall. Our featured hunt this week is the Alberta Wolf...

In today's episode go behind the scenes at two of the Midwest's largest outdoor show - the Iowa Deer Classic and the Illinois Deer Classic . Our guest is the Ex. Dir. John Bunge who oversees both shows. We'll hear about what goes into a show of this size, the hottest trends in the hunting world and some of the things that make these two shows so popular and unique. We'll also talk hunting and land...

This week we’re paying tribute to our good friend and RBO Advisor Dave Cooley. He died suddenly on a solo hunt last month. Minutes before, he had harvested a Rocky Mountain sheep, completing his North American grand slam. Dave was a one-of-a-kind and today we share the story of this hunt and the story of what made Dave a friend to so many. Today's featured hunt takes us to Alaska - a Kod...

There is a sweet new product out on the market that should be in every hunter’s backpack, duffle or go bag. It’s called Gator Eyes - a patented, new hands-free, portable, magnetic clip-on LED light that comes in handy in a million ways. On today’s episode we meet Scott Dewey who came up with the idea while archery deer hunting and his partner Clay Dahlquist, a graduate of our RBO Shooting Academy....

In was a dream draw and an epic hunt. It took 14 days of tough hunting but it finally paid off. In this episode of Hunt the World Brian recounts the rest of the story (which began in Episode 127) of his quest to harvest his first ever bull elk with a bow. As you’ll find out, it was his most epic adventure ever! Thank you for listening and please share the podcast with friends. Give us an honest re...

In this week's Hunt the World episode Brian and Brad talk rifles. Specifically Rolling Bone's program to turn your rifle into a precision, long-range shooting firearm with our exclusive range-dial-and-dump conversion system. In today's economy, with high inflation, this is the perfect alternative to spending thousands on a new firearm. Instead spend a few hundred dollars and turn it into an extend...

This was actually the first episode recorded in the new Bone Cave at the company's new headquarters. Brian and Brad are moving in and opened up the new recording studio and wanted to spend some time with you reflecting on why they started Rolling Bones in 2011 and the major milestones that have taken place since then, such as the first retail store, the TV show and the groundbreaking software that...

In this episode of Hunt the World from Rolling Bones Outdoors whitetail archery expert Greg Glesinger stopped by the Bone Cave to drop some knowledge on the guys. Greg discusses with Brian, Brad and Bleep some of the best advice he's been given on arrow weight, fletching, broadheads, movement in the field, practice and putting the emphasis on your mental game. This episode is brought to you by our...