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Wanna be a better buck hunter? Then listen in... Based out of Green River, Wyoming & Established in 2012, the Muley Fanatic Foundation exists to ensure the conservation of mule deer and their habitat and to provide such supporting services to further the sport of hunting and sound wildlife management. The Muley Fanatic Foundation kicked off their Inaugural Event, Mule Deer Days, in 2023 in Rocksprings, Wyoming.  That event alone allocated $472K to projects like the Wyoming Hiway 189 Wildlife Crossing, and other mule deer habitat projects. On today's episode, Robby hosts Joshua Coursey, President & CEO of the Foundation, to tell us more about this year’s Mule Deer Day's event that takes place May 2-4th in Rocksprings, Wyoming.  Be sure and listen in and attend if you can.  Learn more about the Muley Fanatic Foundation here Listen here for past episodes on Mule Deer Days

Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Josh Ellis sharing his insight to what you should be discussing with your guide before you arrive at camp. What expectations should you be discussing with your guide to ensure you have a great experience? For the DIY hunters we have Sam Britch from Alaskan 4X4 rentals to share some tips on getting to Dalton highway.  This week's reviews start with Matt Cashell Outdoorsmans Innegra Tripod https://www.rokslide.com/outdoorsmans-g2-carbon-innegra-tripod-and-g2-pan-head-review/ move on to Brock Akers and Final Rise Summit XT vest https://www.rokslide.com/final-rise-summit-xt-vest-system-review/ Sam then shifts the talk towards the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest western news. Josh Ellis Instagram- ellis_expeditions 2023 Rokstaff Favorite Gear- 2023 Rokslide Staff and Moderator Favorite Gear Picks - Rokslide Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Before diving into Hunting Big Mule Deer, Robby touches on the decline of Grip & Grin images that are winning the annual Rokslide Best Hunt Photo contests. Are people looking for something different when sharing hunt photos?  Does it help our hurt hunting's image?  Hunters always need to be careful when sharing images among mixed crowds. Non-hunters don't always understand the entire hunt process if they only see a grip & grin. They need to see the entire process of the hunt, from planning, to hunting, to harvesting & cooking the meat. Most non-hunters are supportive of hunting for the meat but the anti's try to cloud the issue with terms like "trophy hunting" to imply we don't use the meat. That's a crime!  So be careful what you share and remember that we represent hunting to the millions of non-hunters who ultimately decide the fate of hunting. Robby then jumps into the next chapter of HBMD: Moving in Deer Country.  How a hunter moves in deer country matters! Mule deer have great eyesight and hearing. To overcome those senses, Robby talks about slowing down in the deer woods. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

The Western Hunting and Conservation Expo February 15th-18th 2024 Salt Palace Convention Center- Salt Lake City, Utah On today's short podcast we jump into a few of the different events scheduled for this weekends expo. For more detailed information, tickets and updated schedule check out http://www.huntexpo.com Mule Deer Foundation http://www.muledeer.org Sportsman For Fish and Wildlife http://www.sfw.net You can join the discussion in the forums here-https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/western-hunt-expo-who-is-going.346320/  

Matt Cashell is Rokslide's long-time optics writer. If anyone on the staff wants to know a particular about optics, we track Matt down.  On today's episode, Robby hosts Matt to discuss the value in evaluating hunting optics via digiscoping. Does it work? Why not? Is there a better way for hunters interested in comparing optic performance? Matt and Robby get deep on this but also share a simple checklist any hunter can use when evaluating hunting optics. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

  Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Cory Smith sharing his vast knowledge of Destination Hunting. Cory's experience was honed completing a Super Slam in 2019 along with two Sheep Grand Slams. Corey gives us an overview of destination hunting - from choosing the right outfitter and which questions to ask, to what pitfalls are out there. Cory's shares some of his gear selection and how to safety ship your essential equipment around the continent and get your trophy back home. This week's reviews start with Brock Akers Crispi Shimek-https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/crispi-shimek-gtx-review-updated-01-20-24.323591/ move on to Kyle Sandusky and the Maven RS1.2 Riflescope https://www.rokslide.com/maven-rs1-2-riflescope-review/   followed by Matt Cashell and the Kowa 66A https://www.rokslide.com/kowa-prominar-66a-review/. Sam then shifts the talk towards the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest western news.   Maven RS1.2 Thread- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/maven-rs1-2-2-5-15x44-new-model.333202/ Enter the Best Whitetail Deer Hunt Photo Contest 2023 Best Whitetail Photo Contest Enter the Youth Best Photo Contest 2023 Best Youth Photo Contest sponsored by Western Edge Gear 2023 Rokstaff Favorite Gear- 2023 Rokslide Staff and Moderator Favorite Gear Picks - Rokslide Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Robby hosts his bro-from-another-mo Marc Muleyslayer Smith. They talk about their upcoming seminar at Western Hunting Expo, but also get into buck-shaming on social media, fighting the anti's, and a call for all hunters to stand up for Colorado in their fight to conserve hunting.  Important episode so please listen and share. Marc Muleyslayer Smith hopes to see you at the 2024 Western Hunting & Conservation Expo here Come meet Marc Muleyslayer Smith at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo here Western Hunting & Conservation Expo – This is Conservation! (huntexpo.com) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

*To note, this episode is rated "R" for language! Robby Denning joins the Shoot2Hunt guys in a discussion on the world of wildcatting and firearm choices. In this episode, Robby explores questions on engaging wildlife effectively, compares cartridges like 6UM and 270 WSM, and dives into Tikka actions vs. Remington 700's. The conversation extends to scoping animals and the merits of iconic vs. new cartridges, offering valuable insights for a successful hunting experience. Don't miss Robby and the Shoot2Hunt guys on today's episode. Find out if Ryan and Jake talk Robby out of his trusty 270 WSM. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Robby hosts RokStaffer Josh Boyd.  Josh's real job is a Hydrologist for the USFS.  Josh keeps a close eye on snowpack across the West and is a great resource when determining how the weather affects our big game animals.  Snowpack, Snow Water Equivalent, SNOTEL, Soil Moisture, The Drought Monitor, The Jet Stream, El Nino, La Nina and more are all discussed in today's episode. Josh is your source for a Winter Snowpack Checkup. You can access Winter Snowpack here Snowpack Maps (usda.gov) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Today's Tipsy Tuesday has long time host Jordan Budd back on sharing her recent trip to Arizona hunting Over the Counter Mule deer. Jordan takes us though the process of picking a unit, monitoring the new quota system and moving on to plan B if necessary. Jordan shares her tactics and what worked and what didn't quite go as planned. Great insight to a late season rut hunt. This week's review is by Shane Nelson of the Revic Acura RS25i rifle scope from Gunwerks https://www.rokslide.com/revic-acura-rs25i-riflescope-review/ Sam then shifts the talk towards the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest western news. Jordan's Tool Kit Radio-https://jordan-budd.com/ Vote on your favorite Wild Sheep Photo here-Vote on the 2023 Best Wild Sheep Photo Contest | Rokslide Forum Vote on your favorite Mule Deer Photo here-Vote on 2023 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo | Rokslide Forum Enter the Best Whitetail Deer Hunt Photo Contest 2023 Best Whitetail Photo Contest Enter the Youth Best Photo Contest 2023 Best Youth Photo Contest sponsored by Western Edge Gear Dan Gates & Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management-Fighting for Your Right to Hunt - Rokslide 2023 Rokstaff Favorite Gear- 2023 Rokslide Staff and Moderator Favorite Gear Picks - Rokslide Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

There are plenty of opinions on how much hunting pressure is in the West right now vs. the last few decades. This topic of Historical Idaho Deer & Elk Tag Numbers is ripe for a discussion with the Idaho Fish & Game Deer and Elk Coordinator, Toby Boudreau. Robby and Toby dive into the actual number of resident and non-resident deer and elk tags sold in Idaho between 2005 and 2022.  The Historical Idaho Deer & Elk Tag Numbers may (or may not) surprise you. They also discuss other factors that might be influencing the perception of increased hunting pressure in some places. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Fill out your Mandatory Hunter Report for Idaho here More interviews with Toby Boudreau here

Robby hosts today's episode. He introduces the Techniques to Take the Best Buck of Your Life, specifically hunting in the cover and recognizing buck country. The book only gets better from this point on, so be sure and subscribe to the Rokcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here