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Kevin Monteith is back, this time busting up the myths surrounding antler size vs age of bucks and bulls. This episode will surprise more than a few hunters. How antlers grow with age has been speculated on for decades, but with more access to accurate lab aging, and researchers like Kevin, a whole body of evidence is showing that what we think isn't always the case. Do antlers peak at five years old, or seven?  Do antlers regress as a buck or bull reaches his later years?  Also, can an elk really have a nine-foot antler spread? Robby and Kevin discuss these questions and more in today's episode on Antler size vs Age.



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Kevin Monteith is one of the leading researchers on mule deer and other ungulates. Based out of the University of Wyoming, their mission statement is “Advancing Science and Management, One Data Point at a Time.” You can follow the Monteith Shop here and learn more about antler size vs age and other fascinating topics.



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#32 This week's Tipsy Tuesday is focused on Purposeful Shooting Techniques.  Chris Cornelius shares his personal journey into the foundational aspect of killing game animals on demand. Purposeful Shooting Techniques is a "whole system" process approach- accounting for the shooter, the complete rifle system, and proper ammunition. These optimized techniques and processes increase speed and consistency when forced to make accurate on demand shots. Afterwards Alps Outdoorz https://alpsoutdoorz.com/extreme-packs.html joins in to discuss their new 5800 pack bag and elite frame. S&S Archery https://sandsarchery.com/ comes in to tell listeners about their business and offer a sweet discount. Bill Vanderhyden from Iron Will https://ironwilloutfitters.com/products/k3-ultralight-boning-knife talks about all Iron Will knife offerings including the new K3. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news.



223 Rokslide thread-https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-mountain-goat-deer-chupacabra-elk-walrus-and-moose.130488/



Practice Drill- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/equipment-versus-practice-posts-and-rifle-practice-shooting.165291/



Apls Outdoorz Elite review-https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/alps-outdoors-elite-3800-pack-review-by-torin-miller.319280/



Iron Will Knife K1 review-https://www.rokslide.com/iron-will-k1-ultralight-hunting-knife-review/



Iron Will Knife K2 review-https://www.rokslide.com/iron-will-k2-knife-review/



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Travis and Robby host Rebekah Rafferty of The Monteith Shop. They discuss Rebekah's research into the phenomenon of mule deer abandoning winter range, and how seasons and landscape shape the winter distribution of deer.



Rebekah is the current coordinator of the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Rokcast on mule deer.



This episode on the dynamics of mule deer winter range was recorded at the recent Mule Deer Days, sponsored by The Muley Fanatic Foundation and Wyoming Game & Fish, in Rock Springs, Wyoming.



The Monteith Shop is one of the leading researcher organiziations on mule deer and other ungulates. Based out of the University of Wyoming, their mission statement is “Advancing Science and Management, One Data Point at a Time.” You can follow the Monteith Shop here



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Robby hosts Idaho Fish and Game Deer & Elk Coordinator, Toby Boudreau, and Justin Binfet, Deputy Chief of Wyoming Game & Fish's Wildlife Division to talk Elk Hunting.



They discuss the recent article by Dac Collins of Outdoor Life: "Elk Hunters had a Phenomenal Season in Wyoming, While Idaho Saw the Worst Harvest in a Decade" here



https://www.outdoorlife.com



They dive deep into what may have caused this harvest difference. Is Wyoming managing their elk herd better than Idaho? Or is Idaho ahead of Wyoming in limiting too much harvest? Or was this article just click-bait? Listen in and become a better elk hunter.



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#31 Tipsy Tuesday has Blake Brown taking us along on his big bull elk hunt in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. Roy Sloan president of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation https://fwf.net.nz/ walks us though the ballot process on how to draw this amazing big bull elk hunt. Roy shares the foundations successes and describes the legal fight to keep New Zealand's Wapiti/Elk herd in Fiordland National Park. Ryan Sapena joins in to let us know what's new at Seek Outside https://seekoutside.com/. Black Ovis team members Ty Hinds and Jace Johnson roll out the new Plateau tripod https://www.blackovis.com/blackovis-plateau-carbon-fiber-standing-tripod-with-panhead. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news.



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At the recent Mule Deer Days in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Robby caught up with Cody Robbins of the TV show Live 2 Hunt with Cody & Kelsey.



If giant mule deer are your thing, this is your episode! Cody has taken 11 bucks between 200" all the way up to 288"! He's one of the most successful big buck hunters out there.



In this episode, Cody talks everything about hunting giant mule deer:



His early days of filming with Jim Shockey

How shed hunting helps him locate giant mule deer

Hunting public land

Staying focused on one giant buck

Taking the world record mule deer in 2011

The incredible hunt for a buck named Sleepy

How giant bucks can consistently show up in a given area

Genetics vs. Nutrition for growing giant bucks

Laying it all on the table for the chance at a giant buck

How CWD has affected him



Don't miss this exciting episode. Even if you've watched his TV show, you'll learn more about giant bucks by tuning in to today's Rokcast episode.



Cody Robbins' TV show airs every Sunday evening on the Outdoor Channel!







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