RBO No Boundaries May-June 2022

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EDition 3

May | JUNE | 2022

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Bison hunting in alaska | tent and sleeping systems | suppressors | Elk east of the mississippi ELK HUNTING GUIDE | HUNTING AFRICA | TURKEY HUNTING YOUR WAY | MOUNTAIN SHOOTING GEAR

News about what’s happening at Rolling Bones Outdoors headquarters

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Shooting Season and Spring Hunting We are busy at the cave wrapping up application season and applying for those last states for many of you. This year has been especially active with the increase we have seen in our membership. And I’d like to take a moment to thank our outstanding applications and adventure teams for sorting through the process and doing their best to provide exceptional service. It is our goal to consistently provide you with the hunting and fishing industry’s most remarkable membership experience. Please let us know how we can better serve you. The invitation for feedback is always open.

We are also done with our early spring shooting courses in beautiful St George, UT, and are now on to our series of shooting academies in Spearfish, SD. It’s always enjoyable seeing our friends and RBO members who come in for these courses. We train students who come to us with all levels of experience – from beginners to more advanced. No matter where their skills lie, the anticipation is the same; they want to expand their firearm safety knowledge and shooting techniques while learning a few new applications to improve the down range results! We all want our second amendment rights. But with all rights comes responsibility. And for hunters and long-range shooters that means the responsibility of becoming proficient and safe with your firearm. That is what we hope to promote with our shooting academies.

Spring hunting season is well underway and is, in fact, beginning to wrap up in some places. We have clients knocking down turkeys and bears from Alaska to Nebraska. You might be in that group and we hope you’ve had successful outings. A few of our RBO members have been in Mexico and are having great results. We are hearing amazing feedback as the travel is almost back to a logical place and outfitters are pleased to have everyone in their camps.

It is also the time of year that we are getting the results from the states - both good and not as good.

So far mine have been pretty bleak. But knowing this motivates me into action to get a better plan. I would encourage you to be putting some thought into the what, where, and when starting right now.

We have some very promising opportunities in states like Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado with hunts and tags that are still available. We also have amazing resources and hunts available in Argentina, Spain, Canada and Mexico too. Having said all this I start looking at these opportunities and put my hunt plan together based on time, budget, and desired species. Canada has some amazing values for the right adventure seeker. The prices have remained good as they are still fighting some travel restrictions. Along with that a large percentage of hunters haven’t been vaccinated and do not plan to be. This has resulted in openings that normally would not be open.

Canada, in my opinion, is a great option for elk, moose, bear, deer, sheep and caribou right now. If I were you I would call your RBO Adventure Advisor or reach out to us at (605) 644-8000. We would love to help you get a plan.

Finally, I am excited about our new staff member Brennan Borah. He is our new Membership Services & Product Manager.

He is dedicated to serving our members and helping our clients that have booked a hunt have the best experience possible by having all the right gear on their next adventure. He will be available for consultations whether it be a hunt planned to Mexico or an expedition to Alaska.

Well we hope you’re having a great spring and your summer is filled with amazing family time spent with them in the great outdoors!

Happy hunting and safe travels,

Brian Mehmen RBO Co-Founder and CEO Contact info:

info@rollingbonesoutfitters.com (605) 644-8000

NEW PRODUCT MANAGER

NEW APPLICATIONS DIRECTOR

PODCAST CELEBRATES 2 YEARS

Brennen Borah Joins RBO Team

Sophie Peterson Joins RBO Team

Milestone in Downloads

We welcomed Brennen Borah in late April to the RBO team. Brennen is our new member services and product manager. He is dedicated to helping you after you have booked a hunt have the best experience possible by having all the right gear on your next adventure. Brenner comes to RBO after serving as private lands biologist with South Dakota Game Fish and Parks, helping landowners enhance wildlife habitat on their property.

In March we were excited to welcome Sophie Peterson to our team. Sophie is our new Executive Director of Applications. A South Dakota native, Sophie is passionate about hunting, the outdoors, writing, and recording the memories behind a good bird dog and the shotguns that back them. Sophie has hunted throughout the west and even Africa, where she spent her honeymoon in pursuit of impala, zebra and oryx with her husband Matt.

Thank you for subscribing and listening regularly to our Hunt the World podcast. We release every Thursday morning and you can find us wherever you get your podcasts. This week is our 2nd birthday and we surpassed the 25,000 download mark. Thank you again! Scan the QR code to listen.

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Did you know?

Hunters value their canine companions, so much, in fact, they spend almost half a billion dollars a year just on their dogs.

Americans hunt 228 million days per year. More than 38 million Americans hunt and fish. Hunters and anglers support more jobs nationwide than the number of people employed by Wal-Mart, but remember many Wal-Mart employees hunt and fish.

Add up the populations of America’s two largest cities, New York and Los Angeles. Roughly, that’s 12 million people. But it’s still less than the number of people who hunt.

More people hunt than play tennis.

More people hunt than ski. And they spend more time doing it, too.

An average hunter spends $1,638 every year on the sport. Teenage girls are the fastest growing market in sport shooting. According to research, 72 percent more women are hunting with firearms today than just five years ago. And 50 percent more women are now target shooting.

If a single corporation grossed as much as hunters and anglers spend, it would be among America’s 20 largest, ahead of Target, Costco and AT&T. But hunters’ and anglers’ influence goes even further. They create an economic “ripple effect” of $192 billion a year.

Hunting and fishing Americans outnumber motor-sport fans by more than 2 to 1. In fact, they could fill every NASCAR track 13 times over. But remember motor-sport fans are also hunters and anglers.

Rather than spending time watching television, why not bring the whole family on a hunt? It is a great way to bond as it involves a lot of trust, communication and team work.

In a world that loves to go all natural and eat organic, hunting is the purest form of organic eating.

Not to mention most wild game and fish is high in protein and provides great nutritional value.

The average hunter spends 18 days engaged in his passion each year. With 12.5 million individuals, that’s 220 million days spent in the woods, fields and wetlands each year.

Avid hunter Theodore Roosevelt created our national forests and grasslands and forever protected 230 million acres for wildlife and the public to use and enjoy.

Hunters and shooters have paid more than $5 billion in excise taxes since 1939. More Americans hunt and shoot than play golf.

Firearms are involved in less than 1 percent of all accidental fatalities.

More Americans are killed in accidents involving vending machines than guns.

Without hunters and anglers, our economy would be a lot smaller. $76 billion smaller, in fact. That’s how much they spend each year on their passion for the outdoors.

Americans fish 557 million days per year. More than 38 million Americans hunt and fish. Over one quarter of all anglers are female.

Anglers spend $1.1 billion a year on bait alone.

A collection of tasty outdoor recipies from the Black Hills Butcher Block, RBO’s culinary partner.

Chicken Fried Rabbit Touted as a patriotic food during World War II, rabbits were raised by thousands of Americans in their backyards. Along with victory gardens, rabbits helped put food on the table when much of the nation’s supply was shipped to soldiers overseas and ration stamps provided less at home. But even though rabbit consumption spiked during the war, it all but disappeared afterward.

Think rabbit today and your thoughts probably veer to cartoon characters, cereal mascots, Easter and adorable pets. Perhaps the only “bunny” you’ve ever eaten was of the milk chocolate breed. For years, it seems the only place you could find “the real deal” was occasionally on the menu at French or Italian restaurants.

But rabbit appears to be going through a renaissance of sorts. And in an era when game meats and nose-to-tail eating are redefining fine dining as food sport, rabbit is both familiar and exotic enough to appeal. Rabbit is a lean meat that is higher in protein but lower in calories, fat and cholesterol than many other meats, including chicken, beef and pork.

Enjoy this classic recipe.

Marinade / Brine • • • • •

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3 cups (710ml) buttermilk 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 yellow onion sliced 4 garlic cloves smashed 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

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Dredge • •

2 cups flour 1 tablespoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 sprigs fresh thyme 8 rabbit legs

1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tbsp paprika

Honey Chili Dipping Sauce • •

1 cup honey 4 each calabrian chilis, you can add less or more for more or less heat

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1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Sauce: • In a blender add ingredients and purée.

• Pour into a dish and reserve Brine: • Mix together buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, chili powder, paprika, black pepper and thyme in a large bowl • Place rabbit legs in brine cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 8 hours.

Make sure to flip the legs 1/2 way to ensure brine hits all the legs Dredging: • Preheat oven to 250 degrees and get a pan with a wire rack.

• In a large bowl or square baking dish mix dredge • Lift rabbit legs from the marinade and shake to remove excess marinade place in your dredge, coat legs thoroughly and place on wire rack. Continue until all legs are done. Plastic gloves will help with this process

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Place back in the fridge and let sit for about 30 mins. This will help get crispier crust and have the crust stick better.

Frying: • Heat about 4 cups of canola oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add half the rabbit pieces and fry, adjusting heat to return to a 350°F (175°C) frying temperature, until golden brown on the first side, about 8-10 minutes.

• Using tongs, carefully flip rabbit pieces, and continue to fry until golden brown all over, and thickest part of rabbit registers 160°F (70°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 7 minutes longer.

• Transfer fried rabbit to prepared wire rack, season with salt right out of the fryer then transfer to oven to keep warm.

• Repeat steps 1-3 with the rest of the rabbit

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ELK HUNTING OUT WEST

The Mountain’s Majesty

by BRYAN MARTIN RBO Adventure Contributor

Elk are one of the most common and plentiful big-game animals in

the Western United States. The Most common elk Species is the Rocky Mountain, which is found in all the Western States. Rocky Mountain Elk have the largest antlers and can be found from the plains and sagebrush to 11,000 foot alpine valleys. Roosevelt Elk are found in all of the Pacific coastal states: California, Oregon and Washington- plus British Columbia.

The Tule is the smallest of the three elk species and is found only in central California. I will focus this article primarily on Rocky Mountain Elk. There is a fourth species called the Manitoba elk, but they are not hunted in the USA. Knowing How Size Matters The term, “350 Bull”, regarding the size of an Elk’s antlers, is thrown around a lot amongst hunters and RBO clients.

But realize that a 350 bull is a giant. Keep in mind that a 375 bull will make the all-time B&C (Boone and Crockett) record book. A 350 Elk is comparable to a 180-185 class typical Mule Deer or a 160 class typical Whitetail. Rocky Mountain Elk are most commonly typical in shape (5x5, 6x6, 7x7), instead of a non-typical antler configuration. It seems too many hunters have unrealistic size expectations regarding what is realistic. A 280-300 class bull is nice. A 300-320 bull will seem very big to most people. 320-340 elk are quite rare and a real trophy. 340-360 class elk are exceptionally nice. 360-380 class are B&C awards book to the all-time B&C size and 380 plus are true giants. It takes symmetry, tremendous tine length and solid mass to exceed 380 B&C. Bulls over 400 B&C are extremely rare and true giants. Only a few states consistently produce elk over 380 as it takes genetics, good habitat and age to let a bull reach this size.

Successfully Hunting Big Elk Besides luck and hard work, successfully hunting big elk takes time and/or money, skill (or a good guide/outfitter) and knowledge of the area in which you hunt. A person’s strategy will depend on several factors: Your age, physical abilities, budget, weapon choice, how many states you are willing to hunt and how many years you wish to wait before hunting. Young hunters who want to hunt elk on public land, DIY (Do it Yourself) and on a budget, need to start applying for as many western states’ bonus and preference points systems as soon as possible. It can take from 2 to 30 years to draw tags. Preference points are more of a guarantee. When you reach max points for a given unit, typically 75% to 100% of the tags go to the hunters with the most points. Bonus point systems are more of a weighted system. Many states square the points, so after 10 years, your name goes in the drawing 100 times. After 20 years, it is 20x20 or 400 times. Even with these odds it is still not a guarantee. Other states are totally random and there are no points. RBO office staff and your hunt advisor can help you select states you wish to apply for. Get actively involved

with your RBO dashboard and complete the application section. Build hunt plans and start booking hunts if you can afford to go guided.

Time is Money For hunters with less patience and less time (you started to apply for points later in life), then look at landowner tags in states like New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Oregon. Outfitters in states such as these and/or landowners, can sell guaranteed tags, but they are expensive.

These tags can range from $3,000 to $35,000 or higher, plus outfitter fees. Some tags allow you to hunt both public and private land in their particular unit.

Other tags only allow hunting on the private land associated with the tag. Guide fees add another $5,000 to $10,000 to the cost of the landowner tags.

When considering this strategy it is always good to weigh the balance between your hunting goals and the cost associated. Even with landowner tags, I rarely see hunters take bulls over 300 in areas that would have been easy to draw with the price of the hunt plus a tag coming in at less than $10,000. Some units with high percentages of private land can take fewer years to draw, but these private land/guided hunts are almost always more than $10,000. In other words, you must pay to play with the big elk, especially during later season rifle hunts.

Choose Your Weapon Most states offer an archery and/or rifle season and a few states offer muzzleloader seasons. I am generally not a fan of archery hunting for average hunters, but elk hunting with a bow gives a skilled hunter a much better time to hunt (September rut hunts), plus generally they are longer seasons and with better draw odds. Most archery hunts start in late August or early September and run for 2 to 5 weeks. Elk generally rut in September and into early October, and rut start dates can very from Sept 1 to the 15th, depending on temperatures, precipitation, moon phases, etc. Most rifle hunts start post rut, when bulls are tired, resting and solitary, away from the cows. A few states offer early season rifle hunts in wilderness areas or special draw units, which I highly recommend. Arizona and Utah have some very famous early rut hunts for rifle, but some are almost as difficult to draw as a sheep tag. To increase your odds of drawing rut hunts, if you are not an archery hunter, I recommend getting a good muzzleloader and applying in Cont’d. on A5

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these areas. Some states don’t allow muzzleloaders with scopes, some don’t allow powder pellets, some don’t allow sabots, so check the regulations well before hunting or buying a gun. A few states allow a crossbow during archery season (Wyoming has a great archery/crossbow season), which is an advantage for hunters with no archery experience.

Personal Hunting Experience I hunted in Montana with a general season rifle tag for about 4 seasons in the late 90s and most of the elk I shot were tracked in the snow, during November. Shooting a

big bull like this is difficult as you can’t see the antlers until the last minute. Montana used to have a late rifle hunt in December and January, on the north border with Yellowstone Park. A few of my friends drew this tag and there were lots of 330 to 345 bulls, but a 350 plus was difficult. On one hunt, we found a true 380 bull, plus a couple others in the 350-370 range, but unfortunately the hunter was not comfortable shooting 500 yards to them.

We came back the next day and never found them, so he ended up with a 340s elk.

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missioner tags in states like Wyoming. These are around $20,000 plus outfitter fees, but they allow you to hunt the best units. Sometimes even these are in wilderness areas.

Governor tag hunts in states like New Mexico, Arizona and Utah can cost more than $100,000 for a state-wide, any weapon, all-season-long tag. There are also state raffle tags which can increase a hunter’s chance at drawing a great tag, but again, it’s like a random draw, with low odds of drawing a tag. Only by purchasing landowner or state-wide commissioner tags, can a hunter “guarantee” themselves the best areas. Hiring a top outfitter will greatly increase your odds of achieving faster and more consistent success, but some hunters prefer to go unguided. Only Wyoming wilderness areas, require non-resident hunters to hire a guide or hunt with a Wyoming resident. Packing an elk out of these remote areas without a horse or a mule can be a logistical nightmare, so hiring an outfitter can be the best and most logical option. Remember, some areas in Montana and Wyoming have a lot of grizzly bears, which can also be problematic for hunters not familiar with these animals.

The One that Got Away In 2021, I drew a great Wyoming elk area and saw many good bulls. One bull was the biggest elk I have ever seen during a hunting season; he was over 380 plus, but he disappeared the day before rifle season, and I never saw him again. The elk were rutting like crazy, and I had many opportunities each day, but after looking for 2 more days, I ended up shooting a 340 to 350 class, 11-12 year old bull.

It took me 15 preference points to draw this tag. In other states, I have anywhere from 5 to 25 preference or bonus points. I expect to draw some more great tags in the next few years. If I had not started applying for these tags in my 20’s and 30’s my strategy today would be much different. I would have to play random draw areas and less quality, general season areas of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, where I could hunt every couple of years. There are still some giant elk in these areas, but there are low odds of consistently killing 350 bulls, even for experienced hunters. To consistently shoot giant elk, you must be able to spot them and judge the antlers before shooting. This means either calling them in or stalking them during the rut or glassing them long range across canyons during rifle seasons, using spotting scopes and binoculars to judge the animal’s size.

Alternative Strategies For hunters with a larger budget and who don’t have time to play drawing odds and/or want more flexibility than a landowner tag, I recommend purchasing governor or com-

Black Bear Bonanza

Rolling Bones Can Help Regardless of your budget or hunting style and ability, Rolling Bones Outdoors can help you apply and find an adventure which will fit your elk hunting goals and needs.

When applying for elk tags and/or bonus points each year, I also recommend putting in for deer, sheep, and antelope as it is not that much more expensive to add extra species and it gives you a better chance of going on great hunts each year.

Outdoor News & Notes

WYOMING - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is monitoring a national outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has caused die-offs of wild and domestic birds as close as South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. The disease has been detected in Wyoming, and Game and Fish is asking the public to report groups of dead birds to the department.

“Anyone who finds clusters of three or more dead wild birds — especially waterfowl and other water-birds — please contact the Game and Fish Wildlife Health Laboratory,” said Jessica Jennings-Gaines, Game and Fish wildlife disease specialist. “We’re also asking for reports of any number of raptors or bird-scavenger species — like crows and vultures — exhibiting signs of neurological impairment or being found dead with no apparent cause.”

UTAH — A wolverine that was spotted recently in Rich County is now wandering the Uinta Mountains with a GPS collar around its neck.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists are excited to learn more about an elusive animal with only eight confirmed sightings in Utah since 1979.

“It’s amazing to get a chance to see a wolverine in the wild, let alone catch one,” DWR Northern Region Wildlife Manager Jim Christensen said.

“This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Congratulations to RBO member Jim Bonanno! On his first ever bear hunt he harvested this monster black bear in Canada last month. Jim is an inspiration to all of us as he decided to hone his big game hunting skills a bit later in life and came to Rolling Bones for guidance. Check out his story on our Hunt the World podcast Episode 106. Scan the QR code above to listen!

ARGENTINA - You no longer need to have a COVID-19 test or be vaccinated to enter Argentina. Non-resident foreign nationals are required to show evidence of medical insurance which includes COVID-19 coverage and fill out a declaration 48 hours prior to arrival. Anyone aged 13 and over may be required to show evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to attend certain events and locations.

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Shooting Gear

by Brad Dana RBO Senior Advisor

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ountain hunts are rewarding beyond belief, but not having the right gear when the moment comes to seal the deal can be devastating. One of our most experienced and accomplished mountain hunting guides always cautions all his guides and hunters to never let their pack be out of reach on the mountain. “Your pack can save your life,” he always states. Your pack should have everything you need to stay safe of the mountain, but having everything you need to execute the proper shot should also be included.

It all starts with… your pack of course.

We have been using and very happy with packs like the Mystery ranch Metcalf. This has enough room for multi day hunts and allows for organization needed to be fast, repeatable, effective and efficient. This pack has a lid with pockets for organization, a big plus when time is of the essence. I want to always keep my gear organized in a way that allows fast acquisition by consistent gear storage in the same spot from day to day. The pack can be used to shoot off of, or give your body support and fill space. I have my trekking poles stuck in a spot so they are always handy. You can use your trekking poles criss crossed for shooting sticks, or even better the dedicated shooting sticks. Shooting sticks always have a spot in my pack, and always in the exact same place so their is no fumbling trying to find them. When you become comfortable and familiar with a good pair of shooting sticks you will not be without them. The shooting stick portion of our shooting schools has become a fan favorite, and are a Must Have item. In the lid will be some tools that may be needed for any action screws, scope or mounts, etc…. Depending on the circumstances I may have a small fix it sticks case for my tools. Always in my pack is a roll of electricians tape to tape my brake, or suppressor. In the main compartment of our pack we have a couple of more rifle support items. One is a lightweight puffy bag. We keep our puffy coat and possibly pants in a dry bag that works well for filling space. RBO shooters routinely utilize this as a filler. We have also been carrying a lightweight fill rear bag for rifle support.

Our rifles will usually have a sling, bipod, suppressor or brake attached, as well as a neoprene or rubber scope cover. It is not unusual for us to not use the sling to carry our shooting system. They may be attached to the pack, or in my case a Kifaru gun bearer. One of the most important features of our shooting systems that we use to our advantage is the BDC turret. These turrets have the range card built into the turret. This is a rapid, reliable, reproducible way to successfully dial your data. Coupled with a rangefinding binocular setup that also has a weather station, and ballistic program built drastically reduces the time to get a successful shot taken. I will usually have a backup range card attached to my rifle as well as extra ammo.

An extension of my pack is my binocular harness. It always goes with me and not only protects my rangefinding binoculars but carries other essential tools as well. I like to have a wind detector in my harness as well as my kestrel. The spare magazine is either in my pocket or possibly my harness as well.

Two other important items are my tripod and spotting scope. My spotting scope is set up with a universal adapter for Phonecam. The Phonecam adapter mounts to a special mount on my iPhone which allows you to zoom, video and take pics while your phone is mounted to your spotting scope. This is useful in so many ways.

Happy shooting -Brad

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Application Deadline Reminders May-June 2022 Save for your reference May 12 – Maine Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Moose Applications Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Early May. Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available June 11 May 15 – Oregon Application Deadline for All Species Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Late June.

May 18 – South Dakota Application Deadline for Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Elk Applications Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Mid-May. Applications are due by 8am CST on Deadline Date.

Residents Only Draw Results Available in Late May. May 19 – Washington Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for All Species Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Late May. Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Mid-June.

May 27 – New Hampshire Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Canadian Moose Applications Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Late May. Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Mid-June.

May 31 – Wyoming Application Deadline for Deer, Antelope and Resident Elk Applications Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results June 16 June 1 – Montana Application Deadline for Antelope Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results (archery) Available in mid June.

Draw Results (firearm) Available in early August

June 1 – Arkansas Application Deadline for Private Land and Public Land Elk Permit Applications Residents Only.

Draw Results Available on June 24th.

June 1 – Michigan Application Deadline for Elk Applications Residents Only Draw Results Available in Early July.

June 1 – Michigan Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Black Bear Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Early July.

June 2 – California Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for All Species Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Mid-June.

June 5 – Idaho Application Deadline for Elk, Deer, and Antelope Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Late June.

June 5 – Iowa Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Whitetail Deer Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Early June.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available on June 18th.

June 13 – Nevada Application Deadline for Leftover Draws (Archery Deer and Antelope) Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Mid-June.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results June 24 June 14 – Arizona Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Bighorn Sheep, Fall Bison, and Deer Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Early July.

June 15 – South Dakota Application Deadline for Whitetail Deer and Mule

Deer Applications Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Mid-June. Applications are due by 8am CST on Deadline Date.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Early July June 16 – Utah Application Deadline for all Antlerless Applications (Moose, Elk, Deer, and Antelope), and Ewe Sheep Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Mid-June.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results by July 7 June 17 – Minnesota Application Deadline for Elk Permit Applications Residents Only Draw Results are typically 3 weeks post deadline day.

June 22 – Vermont Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Canadian Moose Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Early August.

June 24 – Wyoming Application Deadline for Secondary Leftover Draw Applications (Deer, Elk, and Antelope) Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Late June.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results July 7 June 30 – Montana Deadline for Being Added to the Elk and Deer General License Alternate List Residents and Nonresidents Available as option to potentially obtain a General Tag if you are unsuccessful in the primary draw.

July 5 – Colorado Application Deadline for Secondary Draw Applications (Deer, Elk, and Antelope) Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, the last day of June.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in mid July.

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36,000 Feet

by Sophie Peterson RBO Executive Director of Applications

Nothing stirs at 36,000 feet. When you’re that far

away from the earth’s surface, it feels as if you’re suspended somewhere between reality and a realm of subconsciousness. The only reminder that you’re still moving is the insistent rumble of the plane’s engine.

The world outside is empty. What lays both beyond and ahead is the same, a barren shade that feels so shallow yet is deep enough to swallow any indication that the destination is near. Though I slept heavily for the first 13 hours of the flight, my mind ran tirelessly. I have not yet forgotten the significance of the formidable black outside. It serves a reminder of what’s to come; the Dark Continent: Africa.

For ordinary newlyweds, 13 days in the desolate sands of Namibia, Africa may seem dull. However, for Matt and I it was everything we could’ve asked for in celebration of our marriage. And choosing Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris as the honeymoon destination came pretty easily. And almost a year later, the long-awaited trip was on a rapid descent into reality. Even as the plane declined, we were still convinced it was just a fantasy.

Plainly speaking, the immediate impression from off the airplane was rather ordinary. There was not a lot of breakage in the straight horizontal line of chalky earth, and the land looked rather parched. Colors remained neutral, the tans and taupe of the fauna indicated a strong resilience to the hardships of the wicked drought that clung to the country. Roads were mostly unpaved and lined with property fences, and what I immediately noticed upon driving these roads was that there was a lot of dust. Single fits of wind would grab fistfuls and toss it into the air, and the funnels would reach up, up, up towards the sun as if the tantrums would produce the rain the land so desperately craved.

These dust storms accompanied with the winds would persist the entirety of the trip. I grew to take great comfort in the simplicity of the scenery as the days passed; it reminded me that there was still something untouched and beyond the control of mankind. A kind of undomesticated phenomenon that just had to be dealt with as it was, rather than improved upon or changed completely. Because in a world where everything wasn’t good enough, here, everything already was.

With the everyday occurrences of these dust storms also came the sunsets.

And you have never seen a sky like the one over Africa. You could always tell when dusk was near. A stillness would fall and the wind would unclench its fists from the landscape as the atmosphere was hushed. The sun looked so much rounder than I ever remember seeing it, and it would sink to the horizon within minutes. The sky would blush as the sun leaned closer still, the thorn bushes and naked acacia trees taking a matching pink hue. Then finally, swept into the sun’s departing embrace, would the sky burn with a million shades of sunlight, the Namibian sand so red in contrast with the horizon your eyes could barely drink it all in. Then, the day was gone, the sun fully tucked away behind the same seamless dark that lay above at 36,000 feet. So quickly the day passes it’s enough to break your heart.

The returning daytime hours consisted of riding in a manual Toyota Land Cruiser (much to Matt’s appreciation) and hours in wait behind a homemade blind. The animal we planned to pursue in a day indicated which of the two themes would encompass the hunt. And for the most part, we hunted from the blind. Now, hunting game in Africa quickly proved itself as its own kind of tested patience. Anticipation and expectations were so high that the lack of shot opportunities was completely deflating yet totally humbling. Any hunter knows you are never guaranteed a prospective shot in any circumstance, and in those 13 days we had an extreme disadvantage to the animals that had a cunning sense of how to play the game to their benefit.

Africa quarry was a challenge I feel any big game hunter can respect. Animals were smart; more than once did a sit get blown or a sneak wrecked due to the animals being one step ahead of us. Several sits resulted in nothing to show for success but the pictures on my camera, and even days would sometimes pass when we’d see hardly anything of maturity.

The drought was to blame, as it had taken a toll on the young and old of every species, leaving only a scarce number of mature males to the seemingly endless “in-betweeners” caught somewhere among old enough to know and old enough to know better. We respected the circumstances of the hunt either way, even though the thought of potentially not seeing what we came to experience was disheartening, it made the moments we did get to encounter them so much sweeter. These moments didn’t always end in a kill, and they didn’t have to. I clearly remember the painted face of the bull oryx that spooked after we had waited 4 hours for him to come into range, and the red lechwe male that made a surprise appearance after a 3-week hiatus, the eland bull that we never got a full view on but was the first sighting we had all day. And the kudu that knew he was not to see his final day by my hand. These moments were the ones that were so bittersweet; the humility of a sportsman.

Fortunately, we were blessed to be able to harvest an array of amazing animals: an impala, a Hartmann’s zebra, an oryx, a blue and black wildebeest, a cape eland, a springbok, and a steenbok. All these animals were so unique in their beauty and composition, the fact we were able to be apart of their life, even in the ending, was a powerfully intimate feeling. Africa and its inhabitants have a way of doing that: making you feel things so vividly you can often find yourself returning there without even knowing it. To this day, almost a month after physically leaving Africa, I still find myself having left my heart to the sands of the desert and the ghost of the kudu bull I never got to lay hands on.

I think on how the stars don’t shine as bright overhead as I recall them in Africa, and the paint strokes of sunsets less passionate. I crave the meat our animals graciously provided, and recall the joy the harvest brought to the families that depend on the hunters to provide. And even the dust that’d cake my face at the end of the day, I can still feel on my lashes.

The departure was all too real; my heart still aches and reminds me every day what we left behind.

I can still feel the tears of gratitude and despair I shed as the plane lifted us up and away from the dark continent and into the approaching shade of 36,000 feet above. Except this time, I knew, I would not be sleeping on this flight.

Tips on Loading Your pack Grizzly populations spread in montana Sometimes a backpack can be a literal pain in the neck. That’s why it’s essential to learn how to pack a backpack and evenly distribute the weight, so you can hike longer and hunt relatively pain-free.

Balancing the load and getting organized isn’t hard, but it does take a little time and practice to learn a system that works best for you. However, there are some best practices and general rules that you should always try and stick to every time you load up your pack.

When loading a pack, remember the saying, Light low and Heavy High.

The bigger, wider and taller a pack, the more important it is to distribute the weight properly. Generally the heaviest items should be between your neck and the bottom of your shoulder blades and as close to your back as possible. Backs which are loaded too heavy low and outwards from your back will create a larger lever arm and will require you to lean too far forward to balance the load. Packs which are loaded too heavy above your neck can cause the load to be top heavy; in dangerous and rocky mountainous terrain, this is a problem. Try to carry at least 1/2 of the weight of the load on your hip belt and not all on your shoulders.

Adjust the belt and shoulder straps when carrying large loads to vary the weight distribution and to avoid getting sore spots. Always carry extra waist buckles, shoulder strap and chest buckles because if any of these break during a big trip, the pack will become very unstable or almost not usable.

Bear tracks and hair samples collected in the North Moccasin Mountains near Lewistown confirm the presence of a grizzly bear in the area, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks officials said Monday.

sources, install trail cameras on likely travel routes and food sources, and discuss safety for farming and ranching in the area. Bear spray was given to all landowners contacted by FWP.

“Having a grizzly bear in this area is not surprising after what we’ve seen the last few years in terms of bears moving further east into central Montana,” said FWP regional supervisor Gary Bertellotti.

This is the first confirmation of a grizzly in the North Moccasin Mountains in recent years. Last spring a grizzly bear was confirmed to have killed cattle in the Big Snowy Mountains south of Lewistown.

That bear was later trapped and euthanized.

Bear tracks from the west side of the mountain range were reported to FWP on April 29. An FWP grizzly bear management specialist visited the location on Saturday, April 30, and confirmed the 6 ¼-inch-wide tracks were made by a grizzly bear.

After tracks confirmed the species of the bear, FWP spoke with neighboring property owners to notify them of the bear’s presence, identify any potential conflicts, and search for additional grizzly sign.

Hair collected from a barbed wire fence along a riparian area nearby was also identified as belonging to a grizzly.

Bear management specialists also worked with area landowners to identify and secure potential human-related food

A trail camera photo of a grizzly bear was reported to have been taken in the same mountain range in early April, although FWP was not able to identify the owner of the photograph to investigate the report. In more and more of central Montana, area residents may consider such precautions as carrying bear spray while working and recreating and practicing conflict prevention techniques such as removing livestock carcasses and open grain sources and installing electric fencing around potential attractants.

Grizzly bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and final authority regarding management actions are up to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Nick Mundt Co-Host Bone Collector RBO Contributor

It’s that time of year again when

new life begins to emerge. Grass begins to grow, trees bear their leaves and the turkeys begin to gobble!! For many, turkey hunting is a fix to pass the time between one fall and the next. But for other,s with a love of turkey hunting, it’s what they wait for all year!

KNOW YOUR QUARRY There are many ways to hunt turkeys and varied opinions on “how” they should be hunted. From running and gunning, aggressively pushing the limits with strutter decoys to traditional set up and wait tactics using no decoys. Some people only use shotguns and many bow hunt. Each has its own excitement level and sense of accomplishment when it happens.

In my opinion, being proficient at killing hard headed turkeys will help hone skills for any species. It takes stealth, knowledge of the land, knowing when to call or when not to call, when to move or to hold still. The smallest mistake can mean the difference in going home to tag soup or enjoying deep fried turkey bites and a cold brew with your family and friends.

TACTICS WILL VARY Tactics vary from place to place and size of property has a big effect on how you will hunt your particular piece of land. Hunters who have access to thousands of acres of land will most always like the run and gun style.

Hiking or cruising around in a buggy or truck trying to strike a gobble from a lonely gobbler and trying to push in to get the bird to break and come into shooting range is the absolute most enjoyable style in my mind. But for the guy who is limited to only small tracts of land there is hope and success can be high. In situations like these scouting is essential.

SCOUTING and strategy Knowing where turkeys like to feed and strut are key. Also knowing roost locations and natural barriers can help narrow down a spot to set up a blind. I like to set a pre-breeding jake decoy along with a hen in a spot that can be seen for a long way in several directions. For inexperienced callers, light, infrequent calling can bring birds to the edge of cover and the mere sight of the decoys will do the rest of the work.

As the season gets going and flocks begin to break up from winter flocks into smaller groups, breeding begins to take place. Many hunt the early morning hoping to fill their tag right off the roost. Gobblers tend to gobble good on the limb, but hit the ground and shut up, strutting for the ladies and breeding in the early mornings. This is when mid mornings can

be a deadly time to be in the woods. Hens leave the flock to go on their own and select a nest site and begin to lay eggs.

This leaves gobblers lonely and vulnerable and often times hunters are at the local coffee shop shooting the breeze while gobblers are on the search for love!

Stick with it I’ve been fortunate to learn a lot of great tactics from some of the country’s best turkey hunters and there is one thing that they all have in common and that is perseverance. Staying after it and not giving up is often times what it takes to get it done and a hard-earned gobbler is the best feeling there is after a lot of blood sweat and dirt on the knees!!

There are no rights or wrongs when it comes to turkey hunting and the tactics used. Some folks think decoys and crawling behind a strutting decoy are unfair. I believe how you like to hunt is how you should hunt and how others hunt is their business. We are all in the woods together and one man’s way may not necessarily be the same for the next. Be respectful of your fellow hunters and the style they choose to be successful. And always enjoy your time in the woods!

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HIMALAYAN TAHR

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NEW ZEALAND FREE RANGE TAHR

Adventure in the central south island mountains.

This is a great hunt for one hunter to chase bull tahr in the central south island mountains of New Zealand. Option to add a second hunter for additional charge. This is a 4-day hunt.

Hunter can also choose to add an estate stag, free range chamois, free range fallow, waterfowl hunting (if hunt is booked in early May). Helicopter/wallaby hunting can also be arranged for a great add-on hunt. A great area for trophy class tahr.

Rifle is preferred method of take, but archery hunt may be arranged. Shooting is prone or sitting. Custom Snowy Mt. 6.5 PRC with Swarovski V5 scope rifle available to use if client doesnt want to bring their own.

Hunter will fly into Christchurch International Airport. Outfitter will pick up hunter and transport them to hunting lodge. If hunter prefers, there are hotels in Christchurch if the hunter prefers to stay the first night in town.

Hunter will stay in an Air B&B. Tidy with all facilities.

Outfitter will take hunter for meals at a local restaurant/pub for dinner. Early morning bakery run for coffee and baked goods. Food is available in camp if the hunter prefers.

Moderate to heavy hiking will be required for this hunt. If heavy physical exertion is not preferred or possible, hunts booked in March and April allow for easier hunts.

Classification details: SCI- Trophy class free range tahr. Biggest bull taken in the area was 14.5” (SCI).

Available Dates April 01, 2021 - July 31, 2023

Hunt Catalog: RB6700-03 Average Classification: 11 - 12 Shot Opportunity: 95% Weapon: Rifle, Archery Tag Availability: Over the Counter RBO Members: $6,800 (Save $1,400)

Member Price $6,800 (Save $1,400)

Pay for this hunt a little at time with our industry exclusive Hunter Expedition Layaway Plan (HELP). Make a downpayment, then make comfotable monthly payments until it’s time to hunt. Give us a call, we’ll show you how.

Alaska Fishing/Waterfowl/Hunting Combo

Species: Sea Ducks / Other Hunt Catalog: RB20117-04 Average Classification: 1 - 20 Shot Opportunity: 90% Weapon: Spin Cast / Rifle / Shotgun Tag Availability: Over the Counter Available Dates: Thru Dec. 15, 2023 RBO Member Price: $12,000 (Save $1,500)

A great opportunity for some big game DIY hunting and guided fishing and waterfowl. Hunting transportation can be arranged for spring black bear

in May or waterfowl/deer hunting in October through December. Fishing can be included as part of the package. The 34-foot catamaran has the speed, stability and safety to get you to and from your hunting grounds, even in challenging weather. Two heaters in the cabin keep you warm and dry while your meat chills outside in covered deck space. A retractable bow ladder makes shore landings and pickups a breeze. Or a 14-foot raft with outboard motor can access creeks, bays and other lower-water areas. This is a package for up to 4 hunters for 3 days. Option to add 1 or 2 additional days for an additional charge.

Mature blacktail are found in the hunt area. Forked horn or 3 point bucks.

Duck species found are Harlequin Duck, Barrel’s Goldeneye, and Common Merganser. Limit for sea ducks for non-residents is 20 per season. Hunter will be responsible to bring all their own hunting gear. Fishing gear will be supplied if desired. Lodging will be provided on the ship. Hunter will be responsible to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow. Meals, drinking water and coffee provided. Bring your own beverages and snacks. For additional details use the QR code.

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ARGENTINA DOVE HUNT

Hunt Catalog: RB18687-01 Average Classification: 1 - 1000 Success Opportunity: 99% Weapon: Shotgun Tag Availability: Over the Counter RBO Members: $2,310 (Save $290) • • • • • •

Available dates: through Dec. 31, 2023 Additional day of hunting $750 USD Option for a non-hunter Option for an additional bird boy $60 USD It is not recommended to bring your own shotgun for this hunt as importation of guns is extremely tedious.

Stay in a 5-Star lodge, catered meals

Córdoba is considered the dove shooting capital of the world. The 100 square mile radius (60 km) around the

lodge is annually inhabited by more than 30 million doves. The lodge has around 25 shooting fields which are at a short drive through the region’s rich farmland. The overwhelming amount of birds flying restlessly all day long ensures great opportunities for non-stop shooting suitable for all skill levels. Beginners have an unparalleled chance for improving their shooting skills aiming at low flying doves, while more experienced shooters find higher and faster targets quite a challenge.

An average hunter may expect to shoot between 2 to 4 cases a day, and there is No Bag Limit! In the field you will be assigned a bird-boy who will provide you with shot shells and refreshments, direct you to your shooting blind and help you load your gun. They are equipped with radios for easy fast communication and can solve problems rapidly. You will be constantly visited by your field guide who will assist you with any need, even give you some tips on shooting if required. Wake up call is generally around 7:30am, and the shooting begins after a hearty breakfast. You will shoot until noon when you will be treated to an incredible lunch at the lodge, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. Afternoon shoot begins at around 2:30 and continues until almost dark. With the shooting fields at walking distance from the lodge, dove shooting will never be the same. You will shoot more and travel less.

Hunter will stay in a beautiful 5-star Lodge with modern amenities. Hunter will be served 5-star catered meals. All alcoholic beverages are included on this hunt.

BRITISH COLUMBIA FALL RUT MOOSE

WYOMING MOUNTAIN LION

Hunt Catalog: RB11896-04 Average Classification: 50 - 55 Shot Opportunity: 70% Weapon: Rifle Tag Availability: Over the Counter Available Dates: Spots available for 2022!

SPECIAL RBO Member Price: $16,500 (Save $3,500)

Hunt Catalog: RB20114-04 Average Classification: 100 - 150 Shot Opportunity: 95% Weapon: Rifle, Archery Tag Availability: Over the Counter Available Dates: Spots available for 2023 RBO Member Price: $5,800 (Save $700)

The diversity of habitat with high mountain meadows, pine ridges, willow flats, and many river bottoms make this area excellent for trophy moose hunting. Opportunity for 45”- 60”+ class bulls on this 10 day, 1:1 guided hunt with cabin accommodations and meals. Thrilling rut encounters with big bulls and post-rut rifle hunts when the boys get back together and they start feeding to prepare for another BC winter.

Camps are set up with a lot of modern amenities. Comfortable heated sleeping cabins, good dining facilities, and hot showers. Wall tent may be utilized if needed. Spike camp may be utilized in the form of a wall tent like set up will be will be outfitted with a stove for heat.

Meals prepared in camp. If you spike out after a spotted animal you an expect to use backpack amenities. Fresh foods and homestyle cooking-meat and potatoes. This can be a physically demanding hunt. You will need to be able to hike a minimum of 2 miles a day in varying terrain.

For anyone looking for a fun Wyoming adventure lion hunting is the perfect hunt during the winter months. Mountain lions are an Apex predator and are very hard on the deer and elk. They need to be managed, and there is nothing more this outfitter enjoys than saving our deer and elk. These hunts take place in November through January. Mornings will start early, cutting canyons in truck or on snowmobiles. Once a legal track is located, GPS tracking colors on the hounds, and start them on the track. the dogs take it from there. once we can figure the dogs have got the lion in a tree, we navigate as close as we can on snowmobile or truck, then hike into the tree. most shots are less than 20 yards. This is a 5 day fully guided 1:1 hunt. Your hunt will base out of our ranch bunk house, there you will enjoy the comfort of a shower and hot cooked meals. In some cases you may stay in a wall tent with a cot and stove.

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MONTANA PRAIRIE DOG HUNT

Hunt Catalog: RB6681-04 Average Classification: 1 - 5 Shot Opportunity: 99% Weapon: Rifle Tag Availability: Over the Counter Available Dates: Through July 31, 2022 RBO Member Price: $1,250 (Save $150)

Whether you’re an avid hunter, or a guy who likes to get out

and enjoy the outdoors from time to time, a prairie dog hunt is a great way to keep up on your shooting skills in the off season.

These hunts generally offer lots of shooting so be sure to bring lots of ammo and possibly an extra gun or two. This is a 3-day hunt with possibility of adding additional days. Number of hunt days are flexible and groups of 4-6 are required. Meals and lodging are hunter provided with the option of outfitter provided for an additional cost.

Cruise through prairie dog towns in side by sides or pickups and shoot from various positions or set up shooting benches and try to test your abilities at longer distances.

There are plenty of local restaurants for dining. Outfitter will provide home cooked, home-style meals for an additional cost.

Groups of at least 4 hunters required. Group sizes can be as big as 8. No hiking required for this hunt.

Closest airport is Billings, Montana or Rapid City, South Dakota. Hunter will need to rent a vehicle to get to the property near Miles City.

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FALL MUSKY-PALOOZA

Hunt Catalog: RB19767-03 Average Classification: 40 - 43 pounds Success Opportunity: 90% Gear: Spin Cast Tag Availability: Over the Counter Available Dates: Sept 23, 2022 - Sept 27, 2022 SPECIAL RBO Member Price: $750 (Save $650)

Exclusive Fall Musky Hunt with nightly musky seminars

featuring industry experts!! Limited spots to attend this unique event at a premium Canadian fishing resort on world renowned Eagle Lake!! Enjoy networking with industry experts & nightly sessions, for a memorable all-inclusive trip that includes Room, Boat, Meals and seminars: *Tech Talk – the tips of depth finders. *The biology of musky *Tackle Tips & sales *Musky Fishing fall strategies.

Musky Pro-Angler, TV Host and expert Jeremy Smith will be the keynote speaker. Casual Q&A networking in the Lodge Pub with wifi, satellite tv, games & refreshments. There will also be raffles for attendees with opportunity to win Tackle, Fishing Clothing, and a full guided day of fishing! While this is a world renowned musky fishery, fisherman will also have opportunity to catch northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass.

Hot breakfast every morning in the lodge. Delicious dinner every evening in the lodge (Pasta, Roast Pork Loin, Chili, Turkey). Boxed lunch to take on the water (Note no lunch is provided on arrival day). Cash Bar (local beer on tap, liquor and mix).

Multiple muskies caught in the 50”s are caught every year.

World record muskie is expected to be caught in this lake in the near future. Fall is a great time to hunt muskie as the lake turns over and the fish are plentiful! Fishing rods and reals will be supplied but outfitter recommends bringing personal gear.

MONTANA DEER HUNT Hunt Catalog: RB17990-11 Average Classification: 140 - 160 Shot Opportunity: 85% Weapon: Rifle Tag Availability: Draw Available Dates: Now - Nov. 28, 2023 RBO Member Price: $5,500 (Tags-licenses not incl.)

A great hunt for either whitetail or mule deer in Montana on a

private ranch. This is a 5 day fully guided 2:1 hunt. Hunter will stay in a clean and comfortable lodge with all meals provided.

This private ranch has a healthy population of both mule deer and whitetail. Hunter is able to hunt either whitetail or mule deer on their general license when they draw. Hunting pressure is low as only 4-6 deer are killed a year. This is a great hunt for anyone looking for a great representative mule deer!

Larger bucks have been taken on the property. Hunter should be prepared to shoot up to 400 yards. Average shots are 150-300 yards. Hunting license not included in the price of the hunt. Option for a non-hunter. Upgrade for a 1:1 hunt.

UPDATE: *FULL FOR 2022. *1 SPOT AVAILABLE FOR WHITETAIL 2022 *SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2023 Hunter will stay in a clean and comfortable lodge that is a remodeled school house on site for the hunt. There are 2 private bedrooms on the main floor and bunk style lodging with 3 single beds in the loft. All bedding will be supplied.

Outfitter will supply all meals for the hunt. Meals are homestyle cooking-meat and potatoes. Hunter should be prepared for moderate hiking in easier terrain. Hunter should expect 2-3 miles a day of hiking when stalking a deer. Final flight destination city is Billings, Montana. Hunter will need to rent a car to get to camp. Camp is roughly a 3 hour drive from the Billings airport.

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KENETREK MOUNTAIN EXTREME When you’re hunting Dall Sheep in the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories, you may be surprised with six inches of snow in August. Others may wait it out in the tent, but your Extremes give you the wherewithal to continue hunting no matter what. There’s nothing tougher than high altitude sheep hunts and no boot tougher and more comfortable than these. Made in Italy. 3.9 lbs. May take up to 8 weeks to fulfill depending on backorder status.

KING’S CAMO XKG SONORA SHIRT Built with lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric, the XKG Sonora Shirt is designed to deliver comfort and performance in a stylish fishing shirt.

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Lightweight K-Talon outsoles provide excellent traction Windtex waterproof breathable flexible membrane Reinforced rubber sole guard for extra abrasion resistance Boot hardware that swivels instead of breaking 7mm nylon midsoles for extra support with pack loads Reinforced double and triple stitching TM

Available in four colors and sizing from M-3XL, this shirt performs on the water or as a casual shirt during the hotter days of spring, summer, and fall.

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KING’S CAMO XKG RIDGE PANT

The XKG Ridge Pant is designed for performance, comfort, and durability and is the highest performing lightweight pant in our XKG Series. With four-way stretch polyester, water resistant treatment, and superior breathability, we built this pant to be a highly functional piece during every phase of the hunting season.

It is equipped with articulated knees for comfortable walking, grip strip waistband, reinforced pockets for knives, snapped cargo pockets for secure storage, and roll up pant snap loops to keep your pants dry while crossing streams or to stay cool during the hot early season months.

The XKG Ridge Pant comes in Desert Shadow , Realtree Edge , Dark Khaki and Charcoal and is the core for building your XKG system.

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Four-Way Stretch Polyester Water Resistant Treatment Blood Resistant Finish Articulated Knee Grip Strip Inner Waistband Diamond Crotch Reinforced Bottom Hand Pocket (For Knife Clip) Streamlined Snap Close Cargo Pockets Extra Thigh Zipper Pocket Flap Over Back Pockets Snap Loop (Roll Up Pant Leg) Product weight: 18.7 oz.

XKG Ridge Pants are a performance fitting pant - if you’re in-between a size, we recommend buying a waist size up.

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BIG FRIG badlands cooler 20 Qt. Capacity • • • • • •

Available in sand, white, desert camo, and red/white.

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Holds 20 lbs. Ice Cutting Board Divider And Basket 5+ Days Cold 20 qt Capacity Integrated Ruler 5 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Specifications Exterior - L: 19.5” x W: 13” x H: 14.25” Interior: - L: 14.25” x W: 9.75” x H: 7.5” Weight: - 19.2 lbs MSRP: $200 | RBO MSRP: $200 | RBO Members $185 Are you ready to reel in that next big catch? The Badlands 20 qt Cooler is the go-to for weekend adventures.

Whether it’s your next fishing trip or an overnight getaway in the wilderness, the Badlands 20 qt cooler is the ultimate outdoors companion.

The Badlands 20 qt Cooler offers the same great features included in the larger Badlands Series Coolers in a sleek and portable package. This Cooler is loaded with an integrated fishing ruler, stainless steel lock plates, integrated bottle openers, as well a the cutting board divider and dry basket.

MYSTERY RANCH METCALF The King of bivy hunting backpacks.

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A versatile hunting backpack for multi-day treks into the wilds, featuring both a large main packsack and a removable lid with zippered pockets.

MSRP: $526 | RBO Members: $516 The upgraded METCALF is a versatile workhorse with enough volume for a week in the field but compressible enough for an afternoon stalk. Built onto our Guide Light MT FrameTM, the METCALF has ample heavyweight capacity, and the OVERLOAD feature keeps bag contents clean when packing out game. With a detachable lid, dual stretch-woven side pockets and full-length side zip access, this pack is a favorite among hunters looking for versatility and all-around utility. The new GUIDE LIGHT MTTM FRAME

(Mystery Tech) continues the load carriage tradition of the triedand-true Guide Light FrameTM and its rigid yet dynamic frame system, but with a few discrete changes. Utilizing custom-developed SJ Autolock buckles throughout, this new hardware collection provides the perfect blend of strength and weight. The 500D Light Plus fabric delivers high tensile and tear resistance, key characteristics for a robust, purpose-driven hunting frame.

Weight 5.7 lbs | Capacity 71 Liters | Volume 4,335 cu-ins.

LEUPOLD OPTICS BX-4 Pro Guide 10 x 42 MM

RX-2800 Rangefinder

VX-3I LRP MOA RIFLESCOPE

10x binoculars may be the Jack of all trades when it comes to glassing.

With enough magnification for longrange identification, the 10x42mm and 10x50mm BX-4 Pro GuideTM HD binos will also get the job done in tight situations; all while being compact and lightweight.

Long range shooting will test your limits with every shot. The distances people are accurately shooting are staggering, which is where the RX-2800 TBR/W Alpha IQ digital rangefinder comes into play. With ½ yard accuracy out to 2,800 yards, 7x magnification, and an easy-to-read OLED display, this lightning quick rangefinder is guaranteed to stretch your skills.

When the distances increase, increase your chances of a hit with VX-3i LRP 6.5-20x50. It has the right magnification and elite optical performance to get you on target quicker and more accurately.

The name says it all – Long Range Precision (LRP). This scope is purpose built with match-grade accuracy and repeatability. Impact-29 MOA reticle.

MSRP: $780 | RBO Members: $599

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Colors: Shadow Gray or Kryptek Typhon Finish (Add $123.57) MSRP: $650 | RBO Members: $599

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Kenetrek hunting gaiter Whether you’re wearing a tall pac boot or the Hardscrabble Hikers, these front opening gaiters slip on, fit easily, and stay in place when you’re slogging through deep snow. The top web straps with cam lock buckles adjust effortlessly to keep out the snow, while the StormblockerTM waterproof membrane give you complete waterproof and breathable protection.

The bottom Hypalon(R) rubber straps won’t collect snow and the nylon gaiters in solid black or loden green are virtually indestructible. Best of all, once you’re in a pair of these, you won’t have to constantly fuss with them for the rest of the day. Imported. Size based on men’s boot size- Medium (5-8), Large (9-12), X-Large (13-15)

Color Options: Black, Loden Green, Mossy Oak Elements Terra Camo and Realtree Excape Camo

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Level 1 Corporate

Shooting Academy II

ARGALI WEEKEND SHOOT

Spend a weekend with the Rolling Bones Crew and use fundamental shooting skills for the rest of your lives! Our mission is to provide you with the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to dramatically improve your marksmanship.

As a corporate event, we will customize your gear with a provided logo. This course goes on rain or shine so bring clothing appropriate for any range of conditions we might encounter. The course will be held in the classroom and on the field at an extended range shooting facility.

This weekend is ideal for anyone looking to take their shooting to the next level. We pack this weekend full of information, adventure, and fun! If you are trying to get your shooting to the next level or just looking to prepare for that hunt of a lifetime, this is for you.

This is an invitation only weekend of fellowship, and an immersion of shooting. This is a weekend shoot designed to get you prepared for that adventure you have planned this fall.

Designed for those who have previously attended extended range shooting courses with competency.

Shooting Course | South Dakota $1,700 | Member Price: $1,500

Shooting Course | Utah $15,500 | Member Price: $14,000

Shooting Course | South Dakota $2,500 | Member Price: $2,200

Shooting Course | South Dakota

By Invitation Only

NEW

KENETREK SOCKS Small Medium Large XLarge

ROLLING BONES OUTDOORS BASEBALL CAP

ALPS CRUSADER X DUFFLE Add $38 for large size. Waterproof

MSRP: Up to $37 | RBO Members: $18-$34

MSRP: $30 | RBO Members: $25

MSRP: $120 | RBO Members: $113

Rolling Bones MEMBERSHIPS SILVER

Gain access to our ever growing adventure catalog, exclusive membership discounts on gear, personalized hunt plans, and our application service.

The Silver Membership is our introductory level.

Built for you if you hunt mostly in your home state or one other state.

GOLD

The Gold Membership has ALL Silver Membership advantages plus these next-level services. This is our most popular membership level.

Platinum

Experience the ultimate curated hunting experience with our Platinum Membership. ALL silver and gold advantages plus these ultimate services.

One state application service.

All 50 states application service - best value in the hunting industry!

All states - all species - all silver and gold services.

Unlimited species in one state - unlimited hunt plans.

Unlimited species in all 50 states!

Unlimited hunting concierge service - it’s done for you.

Membership discounts on hunts, products courses. All educational publications.

Personal adventure specialist to answer your questions.

Guaranteed application completion.

Monthly adventure payment plan. Hunter Expedition Layaway Plan - H.E.L.P.

Your own on-line hunter’s dashboard to keep track of points, plans and activity.

Accumulate points for platinum level loyalty hunt program.

$50.00 / YEAR BECOME A SILVER MEMBER

www.RollingBones.com

$150.00 / YEAR BECOME A GOLD MEMBER

(605) 644-8000

$500.00 / YEAR BECOME A PLATINUM MEMBER

info@rollingbonesoutfitters.com

Rolling Bones OUTDOORS 810 N. Main Street #304 Spearfish, SD 57783

Photos by: Kelli Poole / RBO Executive Director of Applications and Adventures

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PARTING SHOTS