We're joined by Jake and Lona Downs in this episode to discuss life and hunting. Jake is a very successful stick bow hunter and has structured his life around being able to hunt. We talk about how Jake and Lona balance their family and work lives to be able to go on multiple hunts each year. A few things talked about were money management, seizing opportunities, lay-away hunts, starting kids in the outdoors and a little off topic hunting talk.

Jake Potter joins us this week to talk about his experiences with 12x binoculars in the backcountry. Jake talks about the advantages of 12x binoculars over 10x.

12x Binoculars: The Perfect Binocular for the West, article -> https://www.rokslide.com/12x-binoculars-the-perfect-optic-for-the-western-hunter/

Today we cover more news, articles, videos and forum news for the June 2 Tipsy Tuesday.

Big Buck Hunters Can't Be Too Nostalgic -> https://www.rokslide.com/big-buck-hunters-cant-be-too-nostalgic/

Load Development, Unknown Munitions -> https://www.rokslide.com/load-development-unknown-munitions/

5 Guide Tested Techniques for Grizzly Encounters -> https://www.rokslide.com/5-guide-tested-techniques-for-grizzly-encounters/

Backpack Shootout forum thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/backpack-shootout-7-plus-backpacks-go-head-to-head.172763/

This episode addresses questions gathered from the Rokslide Forums about "newbie" hunting questions. There's a variety of questions covered and answered including glassing techniques, scouting, hunt logistics, travel and hunting.

Mule Deer Hunting with Robby Denning -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faiy7Jyfc2o

Jordan Budd talks about filming and photography in the backcountry. Budd has been filming in the industry for TV shows, film tours and commercials for the last 8 years and is pretty much all self-taught. She addresses some technical things about cameras while looking to purchase, equipment recommendations and also answers some questions from the Rokslide Forums.

Gear/Shot List -> https://campbellcameras.com/blogs/filming-tips/free-shot-list

Rokslide Youtube channel -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9EggmiRWDFPUAm6iYPDe0g

Jordan's Youtube channel -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQ-wC9V2e7rUQPGk3KQjCw

Today we cover a few hot news topics in the industry, a couple of forum threads on the Rokslide Forums and a few new gear reviews.

Sitka Kelvin Lite Jacket and Pant review -> https://www.rokslide.com/sitka-kelvin-lite-jacket-and-pant-review/

Lathrop and Sons Custom Boot/Insole System -> https://www.rokslide.com/lathrop-and-sons-custom-boots-system-review/

E-Scouting Master Class review thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/e-scouting-master-class-from-treeline-pursuits.170797/

Which Topo Maps to purchase thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/enlarged-topo-maps-where-to-buy.170057/

Mike Herne joins us on the podcast to talk first aid. Mike has gained his first aid training from being an Army infantry guy of 14 years. We talk about a number of things for backcountry first aid including what he takes and why, bleeding, tourniquets, heat exhaustion, dehydration and he covers a couple of scenarios.

Backcountry First Aid and Survival Kits -> https://www.rokslide.com/backcountry-first-aid-survival-kits/

Rewarming Drill -> https://www.rokslide.com/rewarming-drill/

Kyle Kamp of V2P Nutrition joins us to talk nutrition. Kyle aims to help folks tailor their nutrition programs to their goals and the activity they're wanting to do. Our goal for this podcast is to show you have you CAN still eat Cheetos while on a "diet" and to also show that nutrition can be simple.

V2P Nutrition -> https://www.v2pnutrition.com/

This week for the hot minute Jordan talks about the benefits of purchasing a high end backpack.

Sitka Gear Mountain Optics binocular harness -> https://www.rokslide.com/sitka-mountain-optics-harness-review/

Basemap App review -> https://www.rokslide.com/basemap-app-review/

2020 Effective Range Challenge and Giveaway -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFaj475eeVQ&t=30s

Did we just become goat owners? -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/did-we-just-become-goat-people-our-pack-goat-journey.164878/

Today, Luke Horak from Arrowhead Rifles joins us along with Rokslide writer Travis Bertrand to talk about muzzleloaders. Luke talks about the history of muzzleloaders, smokeless powder muzzleloaders and some options he provides through his business Arrowhead Rifles.

Arrowhead Rifles forum thread -> https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/arrowhead-rifles-muzzleloader-review-thread.166305/