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Idaho Mule Deer Management with Eric Freeman

Robby hosts Southeast Idaho Regional Wildlife Biologist, Eric Freeman, on today's Rokcast episode. Eric is tasked with the challenge of moving Idaho's Southeast mule deer herd into the future. Eric recently co-authored an article titled "Harsh Winters Mean Harsh Truths for Southeast Idaho Mule Deer". In this episode, they dive into over-winter counts on the Southeast Idaho Caribou mule deer herd, buck:doe:fawn survival and the interesting trend of bucks surviving at a higher rate than does. Eric...

Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min

TT#28 Idaho Bear Hunting with Roger Holscher and Chris Young

This Tipsy Tuesday has experienced Bear hunters Roger Holscher and Chris Young walking us though their Tips for hunting Idaho. Roger and Chris are well-versed in the planning and logistics of this hunt, but every year is just a bit different. This trip is much earlier than in years past and we have a discussion about the best spring bear hunting time frames. This week's reviews start with Phillip Miller and the Rokslide members' giant optics review https://www.rokslide.com/the-rokslide-members-g...

Apr 16, 2024•54 min

Rockstar Research with Kevin Monteith

Robby hosts Kevin Monteith of the Monteith Shop on today's episode. Kevin is one of the leading researchers on mule deer and other ungulates. Based out of the University of Wyoming, their mission statement is "Advancing Science and Management, One Data Point at a Time." You can follow the Monteith Shop here Robby and Kevin jump into the difference between a shop and a lab and why it matters to deer hunters. And they cover the emerging research on mule deer out of the Wyoming Range and beyond. Ke...

Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min

Hunting Big Mule Deer: Obey the Wind & Still-Hunting

The mule deer migration has begun in many areas of the West. Robby gives an update on that and then takes a look at the water situation across the West for mule deer. He also announces the 2024 Cold Bow Challenge starting in May. Get your bow & broadheads ready! Then he's back into Hunting Big Mule Deer: Obeying the Wind and Still-Hunting. If you want to tag better bucks, you can't ignore these techniques. Too many hunters only glass, and while a great technique (your #1 technique), there ar...

Apr 08, 2024•54 min

TT#27 DIY New Zealand Hunting with Australian Duo Miller and Pitts

This Tipsy Tuesday has Australians Clinton Miller and Mark Pitts walking us though the basics of tackling a DIY New Zealand hunting trip. Miller and Pitts have over a decade DIY New Zealand hunting trips under their belts so are well versed in the planning and logistics of this adventure. This DIY hunting trip is more attainable than most Americans think, listen to find out how. This week's reviews start with Unknown Munitions HAHA event https://www.unknownmunitions.com/product/half-ass-hunting-...

Apr 02, 2024•53 min

Fewer Bucks, More Fawns?

Dr. Larsen and Dr. Mcmillan receive "Conservationist of the Year" at the 2023 Hunt Expo The last thing you are going to hear any "coffee shop biologist" say, is that fewer bucks on the landscape would make more fawns. In fact, every expert knows the only way we are ever going to "increase deer populations" is to cut tags and limit hunting bucks. I mean, look at all the units out west with extremely limited buck hunting, the mule deer populations are EXPLODING there! Right?! Well..... ok maybe no...

Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min

Wyoming Range Winter Wrap-Up with Jeff Short

Robby hosts Jeff Short, Wildlife Biologist for the Wyoming Game & Fish. Jeff is a previous guest on the Rokcast. Last summer he shared his research on Antler Point Restrictions. On today's episode, Jeff and Robby go over the recently released data on the survey of the Wyoming Range mule deer. Wyoming recently released the official report on the 2022/2023 winterkill on the Wyoming Range. This report indicates nearly two-thirds of that herd was lost to that winter, dropping from 30,000 deer to...

Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min

The Pursuit with Cliff Gray

Robby hosts his friend Cliff Gray on today's episode. Cliff was one of the most popular guests for 2023, and rightly so. Cliff has an extensive hunting background from DIY to Outfitter and all points in between. Cliff's hunted from the Caribbean to Colorado to Canada on everything from his own feet to horses and mules. Hard to find something he hasn't experienced. On today's episode, they chat on a variety of topics, including Cliff's newly launched podcast, Pursuit with Cliff Gray here Pursuit ...

Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 36 min

Mile High Mule Deer Seminar

Travis Hobbs & Robby Denning host Phil Mendoza of the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo slated for April 5th-7th in Denver. This is the maiden year of this Expo. They talk about how this Expo was designed from the ground up for building the hunting community--everything from conservation, to equipment, to entertainment. Read on to get the Mile High Hunt Expo Promo Code and more information on this very exciting event. Travis & Robby will be hosting a seminar to kick off the Mile High Hunt E...

Mar 21, 2024•56 min

TT#26 Kyle Virgin and the infamous Hobbit Rifle

Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Kyle Virgin sharing his insight on building one of the most adaptable rifles systems in Alaska - The Hobbit Rifle. It was dubbed the Hobbit rifle for its compact size, thirst for adventure and simple fact it loves to eat! This week's reviews start with Mike Moore's take on the Stika Ambient UL Hoody https://www.rokslide.com/sitka-ambient-ul-60-hoody-review/ we move on to Torrin Miller and the Echelon Ultralite rifle stock https://www.rokslide.com/echelon-cf-versa-ultral...

Mar 19, 2024•45 min

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