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RokCast was created to share valuable knowledge about hunting the west. More specifically about the gear used by experienced outdoorsman that allow them to be more comfortable and effective in the backcountry. The podcast is powered by Rokslide.com, a well-known website and web forum all about gear reviews and backcountry hunting with thousands of members and hundreds of articles. From specific optics reviews all the way to logistically planning your trip out west, the RokCast has information-packed episodes to make your next trip better.

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RokCast was created to share valuable knowledge about hunting the west. More specifically about the gear used by experienced outdoorsman that allow them to be more comfortable and effective in the backcountry. The podcast is powered by Rokslide.com, a well-known website and web forum all about gear reviews and backcountry hunting with thousands of members and hundreds of articles. From specific optics reviews all the way to logistically planning your trip out west, the RokCast has information-packed episodes to make your next trip better.

    Wyoming Range Winter Wrap-Up with Jeff Short

    Wyoming Range Winter Wrap-Up with Jeff Short

    Robby hosts Jeff Short, Wildlife Biologist for the Wyoming Game & Fish.  Jeff is a previous guest on the Rokcast. Last summer he shared his research on Antler Point Restrictions. On today's episode, Jeff and Robby go over the recently released data on the survey of the Wyoming Range mule deer.



    Wyoming recently released the official report on the 2022/2023 winterkill on the Wyoming Range. This report indicates nearly two-thirds of that herd was lost to that winter, dropping from 30,000 deer to 11,000 deer between surveys conducted in February 2023 and February 2024



    They define Wyoming Range Boundaries and discuss why the survey was conducted two years in a row.  The survey showed fawn:doe ratios dropped to 34 while buck:doe ratios fell to 24.  Jeff talks about what it will take to recover this herd and the fact that deer on the winter range now have already started their recovery with good body fat levels and range conditions.



    If you'd like to read more on this topic, see the article by Mark Heinz at the Cowboy State Daily here Game And Fish: Two-Thirds Of Prized Wyoming Mule Deer Herd Killed Last Winter | Your Wyoming News Source (cowboystatedaily.com)

    • 1 hr 15 min
    The Pursuit with Cliff Gray

    The Pursuit with Cliff Gray

    Robby hosts his friend Cliff Gray on today's episode.  Cliff was one of the most popular guests for 2023, and rightly so. Cliff has an extensive hunting background from DIY to Outfitter and all points in between. Cliff's hunted from the Caribbean to Colorado to Canada on everything from his own feet to horses and mules.  Hard to find something he hasn't experienced. On today's episode, they chat on a variety of topics, including Cliff's newly launched podcast, Pursuit with Cliff Gray here



    Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray on Apple Podcasts



    or anywhere you listen to podcasts.



    Other topics on today's episode:



    Colorado's wolf & mountain lion issues from a resident's perspective.

    Colorado's proposed regulation moving Archery Elk from OTC to Draw?

    And proposed changes to Mule Deer Seasons like an Archery opener on Aug 15, moving rifle seasons back to traditional dates, and adding a possible earlier opening 1st season deer.



    They wrap up with why the original Social Media--Forums--might still be the best Social Media for hunters



    Follow Cliff's Hunting Adventures at any of these links:



    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGray

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/

    Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliff

    Pursuit With Cliff Gray Podcast

    https://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/

    Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership

    https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/

    Hunt. Fish. Spear. (Experiences, Courses and Seminars)

    https://pursuitwithcliff.com/Experiences

    Merch

    https://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/

    SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:

    https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Mile High Mule Deer Seminar

    Mile High Mule Deer Seminar

    Travis Hobbs & Robby Denning host Phil Mendoza of the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo slated for April 5th-7th in Denver.  This is the maiden year of this Expo.  They talk about how this Expo was designed from the ground up for building the hunting community--everything from conservation, to equipment, to entertainment. Read on to get the Mile High Hunt Expo Promo Code and more information on this very exciting event.



    Travis & Robby will be hosting a seminar to kick off the Mile High Hunt Expo weekend at 3:30 Friday, 4/5 titled "Hunting Big Mule Deer: Early to Late Seasons.



    Here's a preview of their seminar



    Hunting Big Mule Deer: Early to Late Seasons:





    Travis: Hunting Big Early Season Mule Deer



    Why hunt early season

    Two parts to early season

    Velvet Mule Deer

    Hard-Antlered Mule Deer



     Robby: Late Season



    Late Season includes the rut

    Three phases to the rut

    Early Rut

    Peak Rut

    Late Rut

    Tips for hunting all three phases.



     We hope to see you at the seminar and the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo!



    Use Promo Code: ROKSLIDE2024 at Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo 2024 here



    Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo 2024 Tickets, Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM | Eventbrite







    You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here



        

    • 56 min
    TT#26 Kyle Virgin and the infamous Hobbit Rifle

    TT#26 Kyle Virgin and the infamous Hobbit Rifle

    Today's Tipsy Tuesday has Kyle Virgin sharing his insight on building one of the most adaptable rifles systems in Alaska - The Hobbit Rifle. It was dubbed the Hobbit rifle for its compact size, thirst for adventure and simple fact it loves to eat! This week's reviews start with Mike Moore's take on the Stika Ambient UL Hoody https://www.rokslide.com/sitka-ambient-ul-60-hoody-review/ we move on to Torrin Miller and the Echelon Ultralite rifle stock https://www.rokslide.com/echelon-cf-versa-ultralight-stock-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.



     



    The Hobbit Rifle thread- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/the-hobbit-rifle.181028/



    Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action 



    Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here



    Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback.



    To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com



    [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

    • 45 min
    Mule Deer Migration Routes with TRCP

    Mule Deer Migration Routes with TRCP

    It seems that anywhere Boone & Crockett mule deer grow there is potential for solar development. On today's episode, Robby hosts Joel Webster and Rob Thornberry of the Theodore Conservation Partnership (TRCP)



    Recently the Bureau of Land Management proposed solar installation on public lands covering 22 million acres in 11 western states.  This matters to mule deer hunters and other big game hunters because solar development is fenced, blocking Mule Deer Migration Routes and other wildlife from using an area. If the fencing occurs on critical mule deer migration routes, this could cut off big game from accessing important summer and winter ranges.  With deer herds already down across much of the West, this could just make matters worse by making vital big game habitats unusable.



    They talk specifically about the hunting units at stake, especially Idaho deer and pronghorn units. Then they jump into the remaining western states, naming herds with significant conflict in each state, such as the Paunsaugunt in Utah and the Kaibab in Arizona.



    This important episode should serve as a reality check about the future. Joel and Rob wrap up the episode with information on what hunters and anglers can do about it.  Involved hunters are conservationists and are the thin line between healthy and unhealthy big game herds, so please listen in and get involved. Protect Mule Deer Migration Routes by visiting TRCP website here at www.trcp.org/solar



    Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app



    Below are the Mule Deer and Pronghorn migration routes referenced in today's episode:















    You can find Robby’s books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here



        

    • 58 min
    Mule Deer on the Edge

    Mule Deer on the Edge

    If you want to hunt more big bucks, you have to learn what mule deer on the edge really means.  Today, Robby hosts Habitat Biologists Troy Fieseler and Luke Schultz of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Stationed in the Pinedale Region, Troy and Luke are responsible for managing the habitat of the Wyoming Range mule deer herd and beyond.  They discuss many topics that can make you a better mule deer hunter. Topics like the population dynamics in mountainous vs. desert climates and how they are almost polar opposites; one has no problem putting fawns on the ground while the other rarely experiences winter kill.  They also define what mule deer habitat is, (summer and winter range) and go in to what mule deer prefer and need to not just survive but thrive. Finally, and most importantly, they discuss what we as hunters can do to improve and protect habitat for mule deer. Be a better buck hunter and learn about mule deer on the edge.



    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



        

    • 1 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

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