In this age of social media and hundreds of hunting TV shows and YouTube channels it’s easy to get caught up in wanting to harvest that 350” elk or that 200” deer. There’s a mindset that seems to say if I don’t do that, I’ve failed - because it seems everyone else on IG is posting pictures of B&C class animals. Screw that. In this episode we hope to encourage you that there’s more to hunting than one-upping someone on social media. Brian, Brad and Bryan discuss how to stay out of that trap by managing expectations in a way that leads to happy hunting, no matter the outcome. It’s good to set goals, but don’t let false expectations rob you of the true hunting experience. 

Brian, Brad and Bryan have been on the road lately attending the various outdoor shows and expos. In this episode of Hunt the World they review some of the things they saw and what’s new in the world of hunting. They give a review of the Sheep Show in Reno, the big Shot Show in Las Vegas and SCI. Since we are still in the middle of show season you may run into one of our advisors or team members at one of the several shows throughout the country. Outdoor expos and shows are a great way to network and connect with fellow hunting and fishing enthusiasts and get a sense of what is new in this fascinating billion-dollar industry.

In this episode of Hunt the World, Brian, Brad, and Bryan revisit a popular topic - which kind of hunt serves you best? Do-it-Yourself (DIY) or guided? DIY plays an important role in nearly every outdoorsman’s hunting career. But there are times when a guided hunt is a must. And in between the guys talk about how semi-guided and dropped hunts figure into your strategy. Each RBO team member gives you their take on DIY and guided hunts. Brian also dispels a false perception that RBO does not serve DIY hunters, in fact he talks about how Rolling Bones Outdoors helps DIY members. And in the end, the team talks about a strategy that will help you afford a guided or semi-guided hunt when you're ready to take that step.  

At the Bone Cave we get a lot of questions about BDC turrets. BDC stands for Bullet Drop Compensation, and BDC turrets offer the easiest way to dial number of clicks to compensate for bullet drop when shooting at longer distances. These turrets are usually found on hunting scopes for long-range hunting. We call RBO's system a range, dial-and-dump system (shout out to Jeff Sipe). You range your animal (say 600 yards) and use your dope card (RBO has done the homework for you on knowing your bullet, and it's velocity) and then you apply the number of clicks needed to compensate for the bullet's drop over that distance. If you're hunting out west, long range shots are the norm and having a good BDC turret will add greatly to your hunting success. Rolling Bones does have a package where we take your favorite rifle and turn it into a precision, long-range firearm with a scope and BDC turret (26:12). At 28:55 Brian and Brad give the top three things they like about a BDC turret.

We’re talking tripods in this episode of Hunt the World. When hunting in the west or in any long-range shooting environment worldwide, a tripod is an indispensable piece of equipment. Getting the right one for your specific application is vital, most of the time to mount a spotting score - sometimes a camera. Today Brian and Brad review six tripods that they have used over their decades of hunting experience and rate them according to stability, durability, functionality, size, weight and price. Spoiler alert: it was a close score, but there was a winner.  

This week on Hunt the World Brian, Brad and Bryan are back with our favorite veteran Canadian guide Aaron from British Columbia. And in this episode we talk about the unique aspects of hunting British Columbia. Why hunt B.C.? Why is this adventure so unique? How could I possibly afford to hunt in British Columbia? The guys tackle that question with a strategy that you can put in place to make that happen. Kick back and listen as the crew talks about what a B.C. adventure is like, the species you will encounter, tags and licenses, the terrain and the overall hunting experience. The entire Rolling Bones staff highly recommends that if you haven’t had a B.C. adventure - add it to your bucket list. 

In this episode of Hunt the World the Rolling Bones team of Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin welcome into the Bone Cave a very special guest - Aaron, who is a veteran guide from British Columbia and a long-time friend of RBO. He is in the states for a few outdoor shows and stopped by the RBO HQ in Spearfish, SD, to talk about everything you need to know about hunting in Canada in 2022. Last year was a weird season in Canada by any measure and Aaron tells the guys what we can expect in 2022. From COVID protocols, to itineraries, to getting back to the states (or your home country) -- that and more is covered in this episode. 

As we wrap up 2021 we’re sending out a previously unreleased podcast that was recorded last summer about our inaugural elite shooting school. This event is for our top member- hunters and shooters who are invited based on skill levels and we call it “The Argali Club.” Brian, Brad and Bryan describe the experience which takes place on Rolling Bone’s exclusive private shooting range. Brad says it is like a “golf course for long-range shooting.” At 11:05 Brian Mehmen begins to describe the itinerary of the event. Brad describes the shooting course at the 15:40 mark. The goal is to present the shooters with real-world hunting scenarios and testing their accuracy against the clock. The guys also discuss the most successful cartridges that were used on the course. At 30:37 Brian talks about the three things that contributed to the top scores. 34:32 Brian sums up the weekend. 40:22 Future of the Argali Club and how you might be able to attend. At 46:39 Brian talks about the biggest value attendees received from their attendance at the first-ever Argali Club event. 

This week on Hunt the World Brian, Brad, Bryan and Bleep give you their top three or four things on their Christmas wish list. So... even if you're listing in the middle of July you can still hear about products that the RBO crew think are valuable additions to your hunting toolbox and wardrobe. From all of us at Rolling Bones Outdoors - THANK YOU for listening in 2021 and we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all the best during this holiday season. Stay safe and enjoy the reason for the season.

On this week’s Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Brian Martin will let you know what's up with hunting in 2021. After a rigorous hunting season and after talking to hundreds of hunters, outfitters and Rolling Bones members they have compiled their list of trends they have observed during the past 12 months. What species seem to be gaining in popularity? What species are seeing a downward trend? What style of hunting seems to be falling out of favor and what seems to be popular. And along the way you might be able to pick up a piece of advice to use while planning your hunting adventures in 2022 and 2023.