Hunt the World

In this edition of “Hunt the World” from Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad talk about what it takes to prepare for a hunting expedition in Kyrgyzstan. For most of us we couldn't find Kyrgystan on the map, let alone spell it. But the guys are getting ready for a super challenging, high altitude hunt in pursuit of big game. Thank you for listening!

Here’s what it looks like when things go right. On today’s episode Shay McGowan takes us on his recent Musk Ox and Caribou hunt above the Arctic circle in northern Canada. He talks to Brian and Brad about working with one of our premiere outfitters and what it looks like when nearly every aspect of an adventure goes the way it is supposed to go. Plus, Shay is now that much closer to his North American 29- a big game hunting Grand Slam.

This week we present a Hunt the World classic episode, one of our top ten. In today's podcast Brian and Brad are back in the states after an epic adventure hunting Marco Polo Sheep and Ibex in Tajikistan. They are joined by their expedition partner Jonathan Angner. In this episode they describe in detail the logistics of travel, what to expect and how to adapt to the culture and climate. They each filled their tags and describe the hunt, which includes what is probably a book Ibex that Jonathan harvested. If you're thinking of an international adventure, this is a can't miss episode. Thank you for listening and share the podcast with a friend. We appreciate you!

On this Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors Brad Dana welcomes in a longtime friend and boyhood hunting partner Dave Englehart. Along with Brian Mehmen the trio discuss the thrill and challenges of archery elk hunting. Also joining the team today is Ben Kreifels of our Rolling Bones Staff to produce the episode. Thank you for listening.

The North American Super Slam consists of 29 species spread across the continent. And if an adventure hunter harvests all 29 it puts that hunter is very elite company. On today's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad welcome in veteran hunter and explorer Shay McGowan, one of our Rolling Bones members, who is getting very close to achieving this lofty goal. Shay shares the stories of how he got started in the quest, how RBO advisors have helped with strategy and tactics and how soon he thinks he'll get all 29. The list of species is challenging and often the list itself is a "moving target" that can add months or even a year to the planning. Join us for Shay's incredible story.

A shrewd investor knows that in tough economic times there are rare opportunities. In the hunting adventure space we are seeing that everywhere. There are golden opportunities to book an adventure hunt at a healthy discount. In fact, we've never seen so many and Brian and Brad will cover a lot of those in this week's podcast. Now is a great time to put together a strategy and book that adventure. Thank you as always for listening and we'd love it if you'd let others know about the podcast.

On this week's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad recount the story of their most dangerous hunt yet. Professional Hunter Russ Fields, a veteran of 30+ years in South Africa, joins the podcast once again to tell the story of how they brought down a 3,000 pound charging beast that landed 6 feet in front of them. Once you listen to the podcast you can watch the actual incident on RBO's YouTube page HERE or go to youtube.com/c/rollingbonesoutfitters. Thank you for watching and we invite you to share the podcast to help our audience grow.

On this week's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad answer one of our listener questions - "in what states should I begin building points and what states should I avoid?" Derek Robinson will have a Rolling Bones t-shirt and cap coming his way as a thank you for asking a question that made it into an episode. If you have questions send them to [email protected] and you could win also!

In the second half of the podcast Brian and Brad do a gear review with several products. In the past year they've hunted 5 of the world's 7 continents and took along a lot of things to try. Here is what they found out. You can find their gear list time-stamped below. Thank you for listening!

33:18 Sonora Pants

34:10 RBO Hoodie

35:35 Alps Elite 1800 Pack

38:33 Geo-Vid R's

39:55 Zamberlan Salute Trek GTX RR

40:50 Kenetrek Bridger Lows

41:40 Zamberlan Sierra GTX

44:12 Zamberlan Mountain Pro EVO

45:26 Kenetrek Hiking Socks

48:00 Puffy

49:00 Magnums

51:48 Garmin Zero

55:14 Huskemaw Tactical Hunter Riflescope

55:40 Badlands Rifles

56:04 Suppreeors (Cans)

1:03:36 What didn't work

Before 2021 RBO Platinum member Chad Carpenter had never hunted big game. He grew up in Nebraska and hunted a little pheasant but nothing serious. But then, this father of six, was prodded by one of his boys to go deer hunting. He signed up with Rolling Bones and the rest is history. Chad is one of our 2024 Platinum draw winners who chose a free guided hunt in New Zealand where he harvested a 600"+ trophy Red Stag, Arapawa Ram, and Fallow Deer. On this Hunt the World episode Chad tells his story to Brian and Brad - how he took each step on his journey to becoming a world-class hunter in three short years. Thank you for listening!

Brian and Brad have just returned from their first adventure hunt to South Africa. In this episode they talk about their experience and provide a broad overview of hunting the Kalahari. They provide you with some of their recommendations and give a detailed account of what Brian describes as the most adrenaline-fueled episode in his hunting career. You may want to check out the Rolling Bones Outdoors YouTube page to get a real taste of what that was. Tap HERE.