Rokcast

This week on the Rokcast we talk about mule deer. I'm joined by Travis Hobbs and Robby Denning in a wall tent late one night while on a late season mule deer hunt. We talk about the giants Travis has hunted over the years along with what to look for on a rut hunt. But first to kick off the episode, Robby shares a couple of stories.

Travis Hobbs and Scar -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rApIamDkJ80

Robby Denning and the Rok Blog -> https://www.rokslide.com/the-rok-blog/

Kevin Harlander of First Lite joins us in this episode to talk about the newly released pattern called Specter. Specter is a whitetail specific pattern and Kevin shares the science behind the design.

https://www.firstlite.com/

Today we're joined by knife maker Evan Siembida. Evan is a custom knife maker and is a wealth of knowledge surrounding the process and materials. In this episode we cover different steels, blade shapes, handle materials plus choosing the fit and function of a knife for your application.

Previous episode on knives -> https://www.rokslide.com/guide-to-knives-with-zack-waddle-ridgeline-knives/

Today we're joined by two special guests right from Kodiak Island. Fresh off of a Mountain Goat hunt, host Jordan Budd sits down with Daniel Horner and James Nash to chat about the gear the three used on the hunts. James is the host of 6 Ranch Podcast and Daniel is a 3 gun competition shooter. The two of them with Jordan make up the Sig Sauer Hunting team.

Earlier podcast with James Nash -> https://www.rokslide.com/rifles-broadheads-and-hunting-with-james-nash/

6 Ranch podcast with Jordan -> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040695/4813217-jordan-budd-the-greatest-woman-in-hunting

Kodiak Part 1 -> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040695/5724283-kodiak-part-1

Kodiak Part 2 -> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040695/5833486-kodiak-part-2

In this special episode, Robby Denning is solo and updating everyone on his season. He talks about what has happened with the weather this year and what he's found mule deer to do in those conditions.

Ask Robby where he hunts - 1:30

Mid September update - 8:15

If you haven't scouted - 16:00

States Mule Deer round up - 21:00

If you don't have a tag yet - 47:30

Robby's hunts this year - 52:15

This week on Tipsy Tuesday, we catch up with the hunts Jordan has been on so far. We cover hot news, new articles and answer gear questions on the Hot Minute.

Long Range Scope shootout -> https://www.rokslide.com/long-range-scope-shootout/

Seek Outside Silex and U-Turn tent/stove -> https://www.rokslide.com/seek-outside-silex-and-u-turn-stove-review/

Exo Mountain Gear K3 and 6400 pack -> https://www.rokslide.com/exo-k3-6400-pack-system-review/

Argali Carbon Knife -> https://www.rokslide.com/argali-carbon-knife-review/

Today our optics guru Matt Cashell hops back on to talk rangefinding binoculars. He touches on advantages, which ones he has tried and some features.

Nikon Laserforce 10x42 -> https://www.rokslide.com/review-nikon-laserforce-10x42-rangefinding-binoculars/

Vortex Fury 10x42 -> https://www.rokslide.com/vortex-fury-hd-10x42-review/

Swarovski EL Range -> https://www.rokslide.com/swarovski-el-8x42-range-binocular-review/

Zeiss Victory RF -> https://www.rokslide.com/zeiss-victory-rf-binocular-rangefinder-review-zeiss-victory-rf-binocular-review/

Today we have Miguela Minto on the podcast to talk about meat and hide care in the field. Miguela is a guide for North River Outfitting in Canada and she is one tough young lady. We talk about cooling meat, salting the hide and a little bit about packing. She also shares some stories from her time as a guide.

Moose hunt with Miguela-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp2d3Ye3z0Y&t=989s

This week we are joined by Josh Kirchner. Josh recently wrote a book called Becoming A Backpack Hunter, which covers all aspects of backpack hunting from the mental, physical and gear standpoints. The book tailors to beginners and today we talk to Josh about the book and his gear.

The BOOK -> https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Backpack-Hunter-Beginners-Backcountry/dp/B085KS1PBV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=becoming+a+backpack+hunter&qid=1597064292&sr=8-1

Jaden Bales joins us again on this episode to talk about field judging mule deer. Field judging can be very difficult but with some techniques and knowing what to look at, it can be manageable.

Ear length: 8"

Face length: 10"

Ear tip to tip: 22"