RBO No Boundaries March-April 2022

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MARCH | April | 2022

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INSIDE: INSIDE: Bison in alaska | tentbull andelk sleeping systems | suppressors | Elkattend east of the mississippi Going afterhunting dall sheep | New Mexico | Turkey season comes calling | why a shooting school

News about what’s happening at Rolling Bones Outdoors headquarters

FROM THE BONE CAVE

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In Like a Lion March. It’s a month that, for us here in the Black Hills of far western South Dakota, is like the month of in-between. It’s not always winter and it’s not quite spring. It seems the two seasons argue with each other on a weekly basis and spring always wins, just not as quickly as some might like.

For a coyote hunter this time of year means the furs are not prime and the breeding season is coming to an end. For the ice fishing enthusiast, things are getting a little thin and one’s mind starts turning toward thoughts of open water.

For us here at Rolling Bones, it’s like the middle of rut for a 4-year-old buck, NON-STOP! The show season is winding down and adventure seekers are ready to make their choices for this fall’s hunting plans. Application season is underway and we are helping a record number of people apply and accumulate points. It means a ton of late nights for our staff and we are on our phones constantly.

But we wouldn’t change it for the world.

Helping people find that right adventure or put in for that tag with the anticipation of drawing, is an amazing service to provide. It is absolutely an honor to get to work with the outdoor enthusiast.

So this gives rise to a question I get a lot these days. What are the trends we are seeing right now? And one of the biggest questions we were getting is - what about Russia? There has been a lot of interest in Russia and since the first of year we’ve been adding adventures there with a trusted and experienced outfitting partner. And from someone who has been there hunting in the past, the interest was and is warranted. Russia is an amazing places to visit, hunt and fish. From my personal opinion, much of Russian fishing and hunting is like it was 30 years ago in the Yukon, North West Territories, and Alaska; wild places that are unmolested by man.

But with recent world events there has been an obvious halt on heading to Russia. In fact, I did have a hunt booked to Russia for this fall. What will happen next is a big question and talking point for a lot of adventure seekers. It’s fair to say that we’re all taking a “wait and see” approach to the subject of Russian adventures right now. It’s kind of where we were with Canada a year ago but the circumstances in Ukraine are much more alarming and consequential that they were with the fading Canadian Covid hysteria of last hunting season.

Another hot item right now is moose. That’s right, moose. It’s not at all unusual for us to see a species go through a “hot moment.” A few years ago it was brown bear but today moose seems to be having its moment. But it’s not easy. It’s tough to draw a moose tag in the western states. That leaves over-the-counter and landowner tags as an alternative but these remain super expensive. But moose is an appealing species considering it is the largest member of the deer family. We are helping a lot of hunters who are strongly drawn to moose hunting to come up with a plan to make their adventure a reality. It’s still interesting as we have seen these trends change with different seasons for whatever reason.

We are blessed with your support and business; we are blessed with an amazing staff that LOVES working with all of you; and we are blessed with being in this amazing country we all call home.

We are here to help! Whether you’re looking to get answers on where or how to start applying or you want to know what the best adventure for a father-daughter trip this fall would be, we are ready to serve!!!

Brian Mehmen RBO Co-Founder and CEO Contact info:

info@rollingbonesoutfitters.com (605) 644-8000

ADVENTURE CATALOG EXPANDS

PODCAST EPISODE 100

2022 SHOOTING ACADEMIES

Yukon and Eastern Europe

Thank You for Helping Us Hit 100

Shooting Schools Filling Fast

Brand new and available this year is a trophy Fannin 2-species combo hunt in the Yukon. We will be adding moose and caribou opportunities in the Yukon as well- and expanding our Alberta options. As our RBO Adventure Catalog expands look for more western state elk hunts (Colorado and Utah), eastern European hunts and additional adventures in Tajikistan. We feature more than 1,000 hunts, and counting.

Without you each week we’d never have made to this podcasting milestone! In late February we celebrated Hunt the World Ep-100. Along with Brian Mehmen and Brad Dana two other guests who have been with the team from the beginning, Noel Erickson and Brandon Neil, were on mic to recount their favorite and funniest hunting stories . Subscribe to Hunt the World wherever you get your podcasts.

Our 2022 schedule for Rolling Bones Precision Mountain Shooting Schools is filling up fast. Spend a weekend with the Rolling Bones crew and use the skills learned for the rest of your life. We have courses for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

A few of our courses have already sold out. There is still some availability for this year. Log on to RollingBones.com and click on courses for details.

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Did you know?

An adult wild turkey has 5,000 to 6,000 feathers.

Despite being the smallest of the North American deer, white-tailed deer can still hold their own in terms of weight. A mature buck may weigh anywhere from 200 to 300 pounds, while females show much more variety in size, averaging 90 to 200 pounds.

Polar bears have jet black skin under their white fur coats. It helps them absorb heat to keep warm, while the white fur helps provides camouflage in the snowy and icy environment they live.

A bighorn’s horns can weigh up to 30 lbs. They represent the age of the ram and are a status symbol, but they are also a weapon. The number of horn segments counted in the fall is one more than the ram’s age.

In the early 1900s, wild turkeys were nearly extinct as their numbers dropped to a low of 30,000 wild turkeys left. However, restoration programs have brought those numbers to up to 7 million today.

The worlds deadliest animal isn’t a shark, bear or tiger, but something far smaller – the mosquito. According to health scientists 725,000 people are killed each year from mosquito-borne diseases, such as Malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever. They outnumber every other animal in the world, apart from ants and termites.

They can also be found in nearly every part of the world, which all add up in the risk they pose to humans.

Most wild white-tailed deer live to about two or three years old, and most adults don’t make it past 10. On the other hand, deer held in captivity can live up to three times longer than their wild counterparts, something scientists believe has to do specifically with the difference in diet.

There are more than 1.4 billion insects for EACH HUMAN on the planet, according to recent estimates. Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth. Their population is estimated as 107–108 billion alone, in comparison to approx. 7 billion humans on the planet.

Made of a combination of bone and keratin (the same material that makes up human hair and fingernails), deer antlers are used to attract females and to spar against other males to assert dominance. It has been well-documented that both body size and antler size are positively associated with annual breeding success among males, Males shed their antlers every year, a completely natural process caused by a drop in testosterone after the end of mating season.

There is an average of 50,000 spiders per acre in green areas. There’s over 45,000 known spider species, with the venom of a few only known to be dangerous to humans.

Wild turkeys are unusually fast. They can clock 18 miles per hour on foot and up to 50 miles per hour in flight.

Wojtek the bear was a corporal in the polish military during WWII. Wojtek was brought by polish shoulders while in Iran. He was made an officer so that he was allowed rations and eventually was promoted to corporal. He helped out by carrying boxes of ammunition.

The Nile crocodile’s jaws can apply 5,000 pounds of pressure per square inch – the strongest bite of any animal in the world. A human’s jaw produces 100 pounds of pressure per square inch in comparison. A crocodiles bite is 10 times more powerful than that of a great white shark.

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

Swedish Meatballs

No one knows for sure when or where meatballs originated but they seem to have gone as far back as ancient Rome. Over the millenia meatballs have been made from a range of ground meat such as veal, venison, lamb and pork. Early Persian cookbooks feature seasoned lamb rolled into orange-sized balls glazed with egg yolk. In Sweden, meatballs are called köttbullar (literally “meat buns”) and come in a few different types, all typically small. Some common additions are various vegetables, ketchup, various spices, etc. made with ground beef or a mix of ground beef, pork and sometimes veal or venison, sometimes including breadcrumbs soaked in milk, finely chopped (fried) onions, some broth and often including cream. At the Black Hills Butcher Block this is our favorite Swedish meatball recipie (and one our RBO members seem to really love) using fennel seed, coriander, nutmeg and cayenne featuring either buffalo, beef or elk and pork. It is finished in a cream brandy sauce that is simply delicious!

Here is what you will need for your spice mixture: • • • • • •

1 tsp coriander 1 Tbsp fennel seed 1 Tbsp peppercorns 1 tsp white peppercorn 1 ea all spice berry 1 tsp mustard seed

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3 cloves ½ tsp cayenne ½ tsp red pepper flake 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp garlic powder

Grind whole spices in spice grinder till fine powder and then mix all spices together.

Next - make the meat balls • • •

1lbs ground pork 1lbs ground Buffalo or elk 1 ½ Tbsp seasoning mix from above

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1½ cup cream 1 cup panko Salt to taste

Mix cream with panko in a bowl and set to the side. Add ground meat in a bowl and season with spice mixture and salt. Mix well. Add your bread crumb and cream mixture and incorporate into the meat. Form into golf ball size balls. In a cast iron skillet heat 2 tbsp of canola oil over medium heat. Form a small patty and cook through to try and make sure meat is seasoned correctly. After, gently add meatball in pan. Brown all sides of meatballs, you may have to do in batches as you don’t want to put to many in at one time. Remove meatball and put on a plate.

Finally - the sauce and the finish • 1/2 cup brandy • 1/2 cup demi-glacé • 1 cup cream To make sauce deglaze cast iron skillet with brandy reduce heat to low and reduce the brandy by 1/2. Add cream reduce by half. Add Demi and bring consistency to thick sauce. Add meatballs to sauce and simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper.

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the call of the dall

Closing the Deal on the Opener

by BRANDON NEIL RBO Senior Adventure Advisor

It’s rare that accomplishing the task of taking a ram of any

kind comes easy, and my journey to kill a Dall sheep in the Alaskan Range was no exception. Not only is the hunt itself a challenge, but the years of preparation, saving, and extended time away from home and work all make these adventures that much more extreme.

When someone hears that I killed my first dall sheep on opening day they may tend to think that I got extra lucky (which I won’t deny that I did) and that it came easy. But when you look at all that went into making it happen, you’ll soon see that this was more of a journey than a one-off run of good luck.

This was my second attempt to kill a dall sheep in the Alaskan Range. My first was back in 2015 when myself and two of my buddies, Brian Mehmen and Brad Dana, embarked on an Alaskan combo hunt. On this particular hunt, a 14-day adventure, we pursued brown bear for most of the first week and then headed up to the high mountains in search of dall sheep, caribou, and black bear for the last half of the hunt.

The first week was brutally hot. It was one of those rare Alaskan heat waves where the mercury hit 90 degrees during the day. This resulted in little to no movement for bears. Fighting the bugs and heat was miserable enough but with nothing to shoot at it was downright intolerable.

As you might imagine, I was looking forward to getting out of the glacier river bottoms and getting into the much cooler and higher mountain tops.

After four long days in the heat, I opted to get up into sheep country a few days early - before the actual hunt could even begin. I was really looking forward to getting into the “good” country of Alaska!

The following day, after some recon and strategy planning using the maps at camp, we loaded up the Super Cub and were flown into our drop point- a landing strip about 15 miles from our initial spike camp. Upon landing we made the long trek and set up camp just in time to be rained-in with zero visibility for the next day and a half. Nothing like hanging out in a 3-man tent with three guys for hours on end waiting for weather to clear.

The weather finally cleared on opening morning and we began our hunt. After a few hours of hiking to the tops of the mountains and peaking a few ridges we ran into 5 beautiful rams just a couple hundred yards from us! I thought to myself, “Is this really happening already!?”

As we made a stalk on these sheep to get a better look, they ended up getting below us. But as we waited, they eventually moved back up to our position just 35 yards away!

We held perfectly still for what felt like forever until they calmed down to the point where they bedded down right in

front of us.

There they were - right in front of us. They were in a perfect position for a close range shot- even with a bow. But there was a problem. None of them were legal. Close but no cigar as they say. But what an experience to be that close to these awesome and regal animals.

In the end, this first hunt ended really well for me. Later that day, on our way back to camp, we spotted a grizzly that we were able to kill. Less than an hour later we took a 390” caribou (that full story is for another article). So, I may not have accomplished my number one goal of killing a ram on this hunt but it ended up being an absolute win in the adventure category with two awesome trophies!

Fast forward five years Five years later my buddy Cody Hunter and I decided it was time to go back for a second attempt at taking a ram.

We booked more than a year out from opening day so I had plenty of time to let the anticipation build for the trip.

Departure day finally came, and we were off to Alaska. The travel was mostly uneventful other than having to make one quick stop at a mid-way landing strip, waiting a couple hours to let some weather pass. We arrived at base camp, and my outfitter Jeff helped me complete some quick final paperwork. Then he hurried me on to the Super Cub to get to my hunting area before more weather moved in.

As I arrived at our camp at the base of a canyon, I was excited to be back hunting with the same guide I had five years prior – a capable young man named Leupold. I enjoyed our hunt previously and confidence was growing that this would be a great adventure as well. We immediately checked the zero on my rifle and then made plans to head up the canyon to start looking for sheep. We still had a day-and-a-half until opening day, so we had some time to plan our best strategy for the hunt.

An awesome convenience of hunting with this outfitter is that he has small cabins to provide dry and cozy accomodations. We also had 6x6 side-by-sides at our disposal to ride up the bottoms of the canyons, saving our legs for the steep mountain climbs. We began loading up our side-by-side to go out for the afternoon and start looking for game. Before leaving we glassed one last time and right above our camp spotted a few rams on a the top of a peak. What a great sign to kick things off!!

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NO BOUNDARIES MAR-APR 2022 As we began driving up the canyon we saw numerous black bear and brown bear eating berries along the hillsides.

As we continued to ride up the canyon we would stop and glass at various places. We were seeing quite a few sheep and a few small rams. It looked as if we were in a great place to begin our hunt. As it began to get dark, we made our way back to the cabin to make final preparations for the next several days. We planned to spike out for 3-4 days initially and then re-evaluate if needed.

After a good night’s rest we headed out the day before the opener all geared up to see what we could find.

As we made our way up the canyon we were fortunate to spot a ram up on the steep cliffy hillside above us. We made a stealthy move up the other side of the canyon, being careful to keep out of sight of the ram, and eventually got to a place where we could have a better look at him from about a mile away.

We spent the rest of the day watching this ram feed and eventually bed down. He looked like an older mature Dall. As the sun began to fade, we slowly made our way back down the mountain to set up our camp. We made sure to stay behind some thick brush since the ram could possibly end up right above us by the morning and we didn’t want to get busted!

The next morning, we got up and had some breakfast. As we were eating and glassing the steep mountain above us we spotted our ram. He was in a perfect spot to make a stalk so we crafted our plan and began our stalk.

After a couple of hours climbing, we knew we were in the vicinity of our ram, but we needed to carefully look over the top of the ridge in front of us to see if we could spot him. As we did, sure enough, he was 450 yards above us. We were able to stay out of sight. We set up the spotting scope to confirm his age and see if he was a legal ram. After an hour or so of studying him in the wind, rain, and snow, my guide confirmed that he was legal (full curl) and at least 9 - 10 years old.

Leupold looked over at me and asked that question every hunter likes to hear. “Do you want to take him?” Without hesitation I whispered back, “Absolutely!”

I was able to get set up on him with my rifle on a rocky shelf that was just above me; a super steady shooting posture. As I looked at him through my Leupold Mark-5 scope I thought to myself “this is really happening!”

I found myself feeling somewhat calm at the moment and was ready to let him have it. I asked my guide if he was ready and if he was recording. He

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I dialed for 450 yards, took aim, let off the safety, gave it two minutes left to right wind, slowly exhaled, squeezed the trigger, and let my 6.5 PRC do its job.

Boy did it ever! My ram hit the ground and rolled about 60 yards down the steep cliffy mountainside. Finally he came to a stop and Leupold and I celebrated!

We made our way up the mountain the rest of the way to put our hands on this beautiful ram. As we got up to him we found out he was an 11-year-old warrior! It feels good when you’re able to take a mature animal toward the end of its life.

We spent time simply enjoying the moment; taking pictures and looking down the mountain at our camp below. What an awesome view and perfect day! We processed the ram and made it back to our spike camp by early evening. We packed up and headed down the canyon to the cabin for the night and to make plans for what was next. It was only day one of the hunt and I wasn’t ready to go home yet.

The next day we made plans to head out and do some caribou hunting. We decided to just start hiking from the cabin straight up the mountain above us and spike out for a few days, hunting the mountaintops above for a big bull. As we made our way up the mountain we came across a giant bull moose. Too bad it was only August, or I may have had a trophy Yukon moose to add to the hunt.

We hiked, hunted, and enjoyed the next few days being in the Alaskan wilderness with no pressure of having to harvest any animals at all. We did come across a few caribou but nothing that I was interested in taking. When we were ready to head out, we made a call for pickup in the Super Cub and I flew back to Anchorage a few days early. I figured my wife and kids might be happy if I made it back before my scheduled time.

The adage is true, if at first you don’t succeed, try again.

And the second attempt for me was a success in harvesting a Dall Sheep. Sometimes (for me a lot of the time) it doesn’t come easy. We’ve got to pay our dues to have the success we’re wanting. In fact, my friend Cody had a much tougher hunt. He and his guide hunted hard and just couldn’t find any good rams. That’s how it goes sometimes. Yet he still had a memorable time and considers this hunt a success because of the adventure involved.

I feel blessed to have these opportunities to experience some of the greatest hunting adventures that exist and I hope to continue to experience many more along with my loved ones for years to come!

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NEW MEXICO BULL ELK

Last minute hunt, lasting memories

by Jared Himsel RBO Adventure Advisor

God is great! Reflecting leads to a deeper appreciation and understanding of our experiences. This in turn summarizes my December 2021 New Mexico bull elk hunt.

“You never know how far reaching something you may say, think, or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow”. This is a great quote from the developer of chiropractic, Dr. B.J. Palmer. I am a chiropractor, and this statement is one that resonates throughout our practice; it’s also what I think of when I reflect upon how I landed in New Mexico for my dream elk hunt. The far-reaching God moment goes back to how I met Brandon Neil of RBO. Brandon was a referral because of an on-purpose conversation with my financial advisor, Michael. Michael and I regularly speak about our hobbies/passions outside of our careers. For Michael, it’s off-road desert racing. For me, it’s hunting. I am from Indiana where the only elk bugles you will hear are from farm raised elk.

I started hunting Whitetail deer at a very young age, however hunting big game out West started for me in 2016 with a Colorado elk hunt. Ever since that hunt, my desire for elk hunting has grown exponentially. Michael and I’s conversations on elk hunting led him to seek out a gentleman at his local Utah gym who happened to be Brandon. Brandon and I connected and within weeks we arranged the New Mexico bull elk hunt.

The New Mexico bull elk hunt was available due to a late cancelation from another hunting party. Brandon notified me of the last-minute availability, and I jumped on it. I landed in New Mexico on December 12th. From there, I drove to the outfitter’s accommodations. Upon arrival at the bed and breakfast I immediately felt at home. Jeff and Robin were the owners of the house and were extremely welcoming. Shortly after, I met my guide, Rick. Rick and I connected from the get-go. Rick explained our hunt would begin the next day. He also explained the landscape and what to expect on this late season rifle hunt. Rick also joked at supper (hinting at his age) that I need to “take it easy on him tomorrow”.

I replied that with all his experience, he needs to take it easy on me! After a wonderful meal by the outfitter’s cook, we were off to rest for the early morning commute.

Monday, December 13th started out with an hour drive to our ranch. Rick and I had great conversations along the way. As I learned, Rick was an extremely seasoned guide with over 40 years’ experience and was nearing his final full time guiding days. We discussed scenarios and packing out options should I be blessed with a bull elk kill. Rick was also towing a Polaris ATV kindly loaned to him by another guide should we be fortunate enough to minimize the pack out distance. Rick also stated I would be using his rifle for the morning should we see a bull as I was unable to fire practice rounds with my rifle.

We spent the morning glassing a mountain bottom and accompanying valleys. No elk were spotted however the sunrise and scenery were worth every second. We spent midday attempting to get the optics on my .30-06 back on target. It was frustrating. I was dialed in upon my departure from Indiana. The plane flight combined with leaving the large paper target at the bed and breakfast errantly left us with minimal options. Rick checked his rifle with a few practice rounds and then I familiarized myself with it. At this point, we decided his rifle was my best option. Our packed lunch was consumed while glassing another mountain valley for possible bull movement to water sources.

Again, no bulls were in site. Rick explained our evening plan would be to take the side-by-side ATV up the mountain to hunt the top shelf. After driving to the desired plain, we unloaded the ATV, grabbed our packs, rifle, and were off.

Ascending the mountain, I quickly learned how deceiving the New Mexico terrain is. I also learned the meaning of “Badlands”. Trees, brush, and grasses that appeared next to each other during morning glassing sessions suddenly revealed valleys hundreds of yards between them.

Upon summit I was shocked to see the prairie-like terrain at the top.

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The next “shelf ” was sixty-plus miles away and the landscape was filled with Elk vegetation. Rick quickly noted the wind direction and decided to drive to the northernmost point of the ranch for our best odds. Along the way we noted fresh bull elk track in the dirt. Clearly the elk had been crossing the path recently.

Upon parking the ATV, we embarked on checking common water holes for sign.

Much to Rick’s dismay the water holes were dry from recent drought conditions.

Aborting that strategy Rick decided we would pick the likely crossing route of the bulls, sit still, and use our eyes.

As we walked to our targeted position, Rick and I simultaneously spotted a shed.

The eight-point side was beautiful! It had a nice split, second tine. I told Rick finding the shed was the nightcap on a successful day regardless of what else happened. Shortly after taking position under a Juniper tree, Rick spotted multiple bulls over two miles off. Unfortunately, they weren’t going anywhere; they were bedded. We kept our eyes on them as we continued to look for closer bull movement (Rick glassing East and myself, West). Dusk was quickly approaching.

From my side of the tree, I took in the scenery, snapped a few pics of the stars and moon, and thanked God for this day (and grateful I had four more days of hunting left). Suddenly I was startled by hearing Rick’s quiet voice announce, “We’ve got bulls…. get over here”. My conscious jolted back to high gear as I quickly but stealthily positioned myself prone using my pack to steady the rifle. Two bulls were grazing over 400 yards away.

I calmed my nerves as I watched them. My first thought when I saw the first bull was “satellite tower”. The bull was narrow but tall! I waited for the bulls to present themselves and Rick gave me the range, 375 yards. We had 15 minutes of shooting light left. I waited for the right broadside shot, took aim, and slowly squeezed the trigger. What felt like a great shot, was not. I missed. I quickly reloaded while Rick kept watch and stated the bulls didn’t spook. Steadying my breathing and the rifle I waited for the next best shot and slowly squeezed the trigger again. Chambering another round and firing a third shot at Rick’s command, all was suddenly quiet. I shot Rick a glance and he said, “Missed”. After a moment of feeling upset at myself Rick suggested we close the distance, so we hurried to the next set of Juniper’s in the direction the bulls had been.

As we approached the trees, Rick said, “He’s down”!

Reflection is an essential to enjoying life. When I reflect on this elk trip, I smile remembering the moment Rick and I approached the downed bull. I smile remembering his comment on the bull….” Dude he’s a toad!” I smile remembering

My conscious jolted back to high gear as I quickly but stealthily positioned myself prone using my pack to steady the rifle.

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Application Deadline Reminders - Mar. - Apr. 2022 Save for your reference March 16, 2022 – New Mexico Application Deadline for Sheep, Elk, Deer, Antelope, and Exotics Residents and Nonresidents Official Deadline Date not yet released.

March 23, 2022 – North Dakota Application Deadline for Bighorn Sheep, Elk, and Moose Recommended for Residents Only. Nonresidents may apply for Sheep Lottery.

Draw Results Available in Mid-April.

March 31, 2022 – Wyoming Application Deadline for Bison Applications Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in May. April 1, 2022 – Montana Application Deadline for all Deer and Elk Applications Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Mid-April.

April 1, 2022 – South Dakota Application Deadline for Nonresident Archery Deer Applications Nonresidents Only Draw Results do not apply as this is a Statewide Deer Tag that you purchase immediately. In order to hunt any public land, you must purchase the tag by this date by 8am CST.

Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Mid-May.

April 5, 2022 – Colorado Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for All Species Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available Late April (Sheep and Goat), and Late May (Moose, Elk, Deer, and Antelope).

May 1, 2022 – Montana Application Deadline for Sheep, Moose, Mountain Goat, and Bison Applications Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Mis-May.

April 30, 2022 – Kansas Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for Whitetail and Mule Deer Applications Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Late May. April 30, 2022 – Idaho Application Deadline for Sheep, Moose, and Mountain Goat Applications

April 30, 2022 – Kentucky Application Deadline for All Elk Drawings – Antlerless, Bull Only, and Archery Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Late May.

May 10, 2022 – Nevada Application Deadline and Point Purchasing Deadline for All Species Official Deadline Date not yet released. Typically, Early May. Residents and Nonresidents Draw Results Available in Late May. May 2022 – Maine

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Why a Shooting School?

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by Brian Mehmen Founder - Rolling Bones Outdoors

his is a question that is asked by so many outdoorsman. I was one of those guys.

I understand higher learning, I get having a coach to help you, but why a shooting school? I have been shooting a rifle since I was 12-years-old and I am pretty efficient.

That, along with the fact that if it’s out past 200 yards and I can’t get closer, well then I should just become a better hunter and get closer. This was my thinking and my rationalization when I heard of people shooting at 500 yards plus.

You see, I was a bow hunter first and my mind couldn’t get around the thought that I couldn’t get closer than 500 yards. Then I made my first trip to South Dakota for a coyote hunt that left me pondering the misses and frustration of being inches off at 250-300 yards. I began to wake up to the fact that elevation and windage was as important with a bullet at 350 yards as it was with a arrow at 55 yards.

So I went home with a desire to learn a new skill set. I read articles on MOA shooting and then the argument that Mil Specs are better. I muttered through a ton of information and data and was no better off than I was months earlier.

Today, it’s a little easier with all of the systems out there that do much of the home work for the hunter (Check out our exclusive RBO rifle customization package on page B6).

how to shoot and how to get the most from your shooting system. We find so many people come to the western U.S. hunting without the information necessary to get the results they desire. We truly want to save the hunter time.

Back to that education part, most people don’t have the time, money or willingness to come out west and learn the lessons necessary to be successful through the go-it-alone approach of simple trial and error. That’s where we help. So let’s get you the right hunt, shoot the right system, and know your “personal effective range” and you can enjoy years of results.

RBO Precision Mountain Shooting Course Goals

• Duplication and consistency. We wanted the student to be able to go home and create the same results with other rifles in their gun cabinet.

• Result. We want to personally have a “hands on” approach with our students so no matter what level of shooting • ability they come to the course with, they get results.

• Real hunting application. Develop a platform of applicable approaches to be more effective in your hunting environment.

However, the understanding of how these gun systems work and how the homework gets done, is well worth the education cost if you want to be effective and humane with your shooting past 300 yards. Investment in education to me has always created two primary returns; saving time and saving money. You can go it alone and let failure be your teacher and waste a lot of time and money along the way. But as a sales executive that was traveling and trading 200 days a year, I had little time to learn through my failures.

Off we went building a shooting school. We wanted it to deliver the shooter results and a clear understanding of what he or she and their shooting system was capable of when they left.

We are proud of our shooting school. We are proud of our company and what it delivers. Most of all we want people to have more success and enjoyment from their time in the field. Maybe you’re ready for a shooting school or maybe you just want to ask some questions. Please know that’s why we are here. Email us or pick up the phone, let’s talk.

We are here to help! We truly feel blessed to have the opportunity to help hunters with the above issue. As always be safe and enjoy your adventures.

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With that mindset, off I went to my first weekend shooting school. It was outstanding.

I learned so much it was crazy. It was amazing to me the data I was consuming and how much I had improved in just 2 1/2 days. I booked back in for the next two courses that were offered. When it was all said and done, I felt comfortable shooting and harvesting an animal out to 600 yards. Even though we were shooting at targets 1000+ yards away, I determined I was only comfortable shooting an animal out to 600. I clearly was educated and was able to come up with my “personal effective range!” That is truly what I believe hunters should know, their “personal effective range.”

So fast forward 24 years. We now have a hunting company that wants to provide service, access, value and education to the hunting enthusiast. We work hard at helping people with the two biggest issues they face when coming out west to hunt. One; where to hunt, what to hunt and how to get the hunt you’re looking for. Two; what to shoot,

Turkey Season Comes Calling Editor’s note: Jordan Nuss of RetopiaOutdoors.com is content contributor to No Boundaries. Retopia Outdoors is a Rolling Bones signature affiliate based in Iowa and Jordan is the agency advisor.

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an, oh man it’s here. One of my favorite times of the year. Growing up in Iowa I longed for the spring mornings to chase the thunder birds (AKA Turkey Toms) of the woods. Turkey hunting is on the top of my favorite birds to hunt. I can still remember sitting between my dad’s legs in Wadena, Iowa waiting for the long beard to come spitting and drumming his way into the decoys. Gosh, this gives me goose bumps writing this down. I am going to continue with one of my favorite turkey hunting stories and my first ever out of state turkey hunt, I will be going on in April.

If you ever have the opportunity to go turkey hunting, I highly suggest you give it a try. I live for these thunder birds gobbling in my face. The gobble that I can feel deep in my chest, and the one that raises my heart rate to almost uncontrollable rates lol (no joke).

I fell in love with turkey hunting at a very young age and continue to feel the same about it to this day. I am like a little kid that can’t wait for Santa to come on Christmas eve! I shot my first turkey sitting between my dads’ legs.

I remember getting up early in the morning and making the 35 min drive to what we called Gobbler’s knob. The turkeys would roost up on Gobbler’s knob and then fly down in either the hay field or the corn field, so we set up on the fence line that separated both fields.

We had the decoys out in the plowed corn field in front of us. The morning started out with the birds hammering on the roost. They would gobble at any little noise out there.

The first birds to leave the roost were a few hens and they flew down in to about 75 yards from our decoys. I still remember my dad saying the Toms are going to drop down soon with those hens so don’t move.

I remember at that moment I lost it. The Toms were still on the roost, but I was almost hyperventilating and shaking out of control. My dad kept telling me not to move but I could not stop shaking. It seemed like hours but in reality, it was only about 3-4 min before the Toms left the roost and flew down the hens. Once they hit the field they started hammering again. My dad let out a few clucks and the game was on. These birds came on a string and their heads were solid white, they were so worked up. I tried keeping the bead of the gun steady, but I was shaking so bad it kept moving all over. The three Toms got with in about 20-25 yards and then all three of them let out a gobble. These gobbles

I felt in my chest and every hair on my hairless body was standing on end. I seemed to lock in at that point and touched off the trigger. After the recoil went from my shoulder to my toes the gobbler was laying there in the decoys. With tears running down my face I just up and run over to my trophy bird. The sun may have just been peaking over the field, but I was on cloud nine and locked in for the rest of my life on hunting these birds.

Here I am years down the road, and I am still love turkey hunting like I did back on that day. A few years ago, I have started to think about chasing the other species of turkeys but never really had a plan on doing it.

Rolling Bones has giving me that opportunity to put plans in place to full fill that bucket list for me.

Being able to harvest ever species of turkeys has gone from a dream to finally having the plan to make that happen, and this year will be the first step in the chase for the Grand Slam.

I have learned so much with planning hunts being a Rolling Bones Advisors that I now have the confidence in making my dreams become a reality.

On April 28 a high school buddy and I will be traveling to Nebraska to hunt the beautiful Merriam Turkeys.

I am beyond excited for three reasons. One, I will get to travel to a new state and hunt an animal that I love to hunt. Two, I get to do it with one of my buddies who shares the same passion and goals I have. We are two guys from Iowa that want to travel and hunt together. Making memories in the outdoors are memories that last a lifetime. Last, since joining Rolling Bones and being an advisor, I am now able to put this dream I had growing up into motion. I can’t wait for the blog talking about our hunting adventure. I will also have a podcast being released the week after the hunt so readers and listeners can hear all about it. (Retopia Outdoors podcast) I will end this like I do almost every time. Please get out and enjoy the outdoors.

There is so much out there to enjoy. Many memories in the outdoors last a life time. So, get out and Hunt hard, Hunt safe, Have fun. God Bless you, your family, and the Great Outdoors.

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BUILDING A MEMBERSHIP FOR THE GOOD OF OUR SPORT At Rolling Bones Outdoors we encourage our members to stand for three things: Integrity, Sportsmanship and Sustainability. Integrity in how we appraoch each other and our sport- keeping to our word, treating one another fairly, following regulations, respecting private property, staying informed and making safety a priority. Sportsmanship in the standards we apply to hunting strategy and technique - practicing our marksmanship, learning to care for and respect the animals we har-

vest and getting along with our hunting and fishing friends, partners and guides. Sustainability in the way we protect the great outdoors - we leave a light footprint, protecting our hunting resources, promoting enhancement of habitat efforts and, importantly, passing the sport on to the next generation. It is in that spirit that we wanted to share the following blog post from one of our RBO Adventure Advisors and contributors Jordan Nuss, from NE Iowa.

Shooting Straight

KEEP PASSING IT ON By

Jordan Nuss Retopia Outdoors

RBO Signature Adventure Advisor

Growing up in the outdoors is a

part of my story that I would never undo. As a kid, I remember my best memories took place on a boat, in a blind, or on the way to one or the other. I lived for every single brisk morning that met the sunrise on a stand.

-Mornings like those never fade.

It’s more than just a hunt As I grew older those experiences only meant more to me as I realized it wasn’t just about hunting and fishing. It was about the bond that can only be made by silencing the world around us and reconnecting with nature. I couldn’t wait for the day when I would get to teach, grow and experience this world through the eyes of the next generation.

One day my entire world expanded and I got the chance to pass my love of the outdoors on to my firstborn.

Because of that, I had a newfound love and appreciation of the experience. I couldn’t wait to teach her everything I had learned all the years hunting with my uncles and dad in the great cornfields of Iowa. I didn’t realize she would ground me in lessons I had learned early on but forgotten.

Every single weekend she kept waking up excited to chase the deer she was waiting for (specifically a seven-point buck). We talked each time about patience and the importance of showing up to experience what you could even if it wasn’t walking away with that buck she had her eye on.

Persistence is one of the best lessons she could pull from that entire youth season. Most mornings and nights that season we only walked out with growling stomachs and funny new stories most of which did not include a single deer. Isn’t that the beauty of the great outdoors. It is the best teacher a father could hope for and that is probably why it keeps being passed down.

One September night her persistence finally paid off. On the eleventh sit of that youth season she finally harvested her dream buck. That day she saw the first buck she had seen the whole season. The second she spotted it her breathing got fast and heavy and as that buck came and went two larger bucks made their way over the hill. These were the deer she was looking for. She moved over to her Grandpa’s lap and calmed her heart rate and self to prepare to shoot. Tears streamed instantly as she realized her patience had FINALLY paid off. The excitement of the moment was more than any of us could have hoped for.

We made a lot of trips back and forth from hunting land to home that year, deerless and she never gave up. The lessons the outdoors teach aren’t like any other. As we step back into cornfields and deer stands next season, I can’t wait to see all that I can teach and learn with my little girl.

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SOUTH AFRICA SILVER PLAINS GAME HUNT Exotic big game buffet awaits for under $12k

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n amazing opportunity for a 10-day hunt in the Eastern Cape of South Africa for 8 iconic African plains species. This package includes a KUDU, NYALA, GEMSBUCK, ZEBRA, WILDEBEEST (BLACK OR BLUE), IMPALA, WARTHOG AND BLESBUCK. This complete package includes all daily rates, food, lodging and 6 trophies. Additional hunt days and species can be added. This hunt can be arranged for either a rifle, archery, or handgun hunt. Rifle hunting is conducted throughout South Africa and all huntable species are available. Certain specialized game species require longer hunts and these are tailor made to your specifications. These professional PH’s have been guiding novice and seasoned hunters for many years and we will ensure that you will be ready for the hunt whether it is your first hunt or your son or grandson’s first hunt. There is a benchrest and shooting range available and all training can be arranged for the new hunter. All hunts are conducted by the spot and stalk method and are strictly “fair chase”. All hunting will be adapted to the ability of the hunter to ensure that you have the greatest possible hunting experience and will return again and again. Bowhunting is conducted mostly on archery only concessions and hunts are by the “walk and stalk” method or from comfortable, well constructed pit blinds, ground blinds or tree stands. The game is extremely plentiful and trophy quality is outstanding. This outfit has specialist archery guides and they will put you onto the trophy of a lifetime. All Southern Africa’s huntable species are available to the dedicated bow hunter on these concessions. At the home ranch hunter will have the unique experience of bow hunting amongst the Big-5 and quite possibly have them coming around the blind during the hunt.

This outfitter offers world class accommodation and a top quality dining experience in the lodge. Emphasis is placed on the comfort and convenience of guests at all times, while offering the very best southern African experience available. All bedding is provided along with private rooms.

Hunt Catalog: RB19098-02 Average Classification: 45-54 Shot Opportunity: 95% Weapon: Rifle, Archery Tag Availability: Landowner Voucher RBO Members: $11,700 (Save $1,300)

NEBRASKA AND SOUTH DAKOTA WALLEYE Hunt Catalog: RB11821-02 Average Classification: 17 - 27 Shot Opportunity: 100% Weapon: SPIN CAST Tag Availability: OVER THE COUNTER Available Dates: Thru Dec. 20, 2023 RBO Member Price: $450 (Save $50)

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rofessionally guided 1 day trip on the Missouri River.

Walleye Pro Thomas Larson will provide guiding services and water craft. A great family day of fishing. Option to add lodging in a clean and private cabin with a full kitchen. Rods and reels can be provided but you can also bring your own. Have a great day and learn from the best!!

There are plenty of hotels in the local area. Option to add lodging for an additional cost. Cabin has electricity, heat, full kitchen, full bath & two bed rooms. Each bed room features a bunk bed with a queen mattress on bottom and a twin on top.

Final Destination City Lynch, Nebraska. It is located approximately 210, miles from Omaha, 220 miles north of Lincoln, and 100 miles north of Norfolk. Outfitter can pick you up at cabin, or meet you at desired boat ramp. Lazy River Acre’s boat ramp, located in Verdel Nebraska. This is a preferred location.

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Hunt Catalog: RB19537-01 Average Classification: 35-37 Shot Opportunity: 85% Weapon: Rifle Tag Availability: Landowner Voucher RBO Members: $42,500 (Save $500) • • • •

Available dates: Aug. 1, 2022 - Sept. 1, 2024 Should be proficient with rifle up to 500 yards Prices are all included price. Licence, tags, trophy fee, hunter preservation fund, taxes and charter flights in the area.

Harvest fees only apply when optional animals are taken or wounded.

This outfitter harvests Fannin sheep throughout their area with a wide range of color. Some of the Fannins are

quite dark and even the lighter sheep almost all have a black tail. Later in the season the coloring gets darker as the hair gets longer. This outfitter strives to harvest older Rams, with our age average around 10 years and our average length of horn 37”. The success rate for sheep hunts is about 75% on average, however the success rate for sheep increases to 90% for hunters who are in good physical condition. Rams are found in moderately rugged terrain at elevations between 4,000 and 6,000 feet, therefore the majority of these sheep hunts are via backpack. Horses can be used to travel from camp to the sheep ranges and some long rides can be expected. This outfitter has several comfortable camps with cabins throughout the area but hunter must prepared to travel with a spike camp, this will ensure a better success rate as the sheep move to different ranges. As per Yukon law, each hunter has a designated guide and unless otherwise requested there is only one hunter per camp. This outfitter offers a great mixed bag area. There is always an excellent chance of taking a Caribou on sheep hunts in August as the Caribou are often found at the same area during this time. Moose grizzly, wolf and wolverine are also options but the success rate isn’t as high for these animals as it is in September. Tags for all the animals are included in the hunt price. Harvest fees are extra for any additional animals harvested. This outfitter offers three sheep hunt dates per season lasting 10 full hunting days with a day on each end to allow for travel time in and out of camps. The outfitter will pick up hunters up at the Dawson City airport and transport them to camp. Duration: 10 days Hunt dates: August 1-10, August 12-21, August 23-September 1 For additional harvest fee Caribou & Moose can be added to this hunt.

CALIFORNIA HOG HUNT

New Mexico Pronghorn

Hunt Catalog: RB19380-03 Average Classification: 100 - 200 Shot Opportunity: 95% Weapon: Rifle, Archery Tag Availability: Over the Counter Available Dates: Thru Dec. 31, 2024 RBO Member Price: $1,200 (Save $1,350)

Hunt Catalog: RB7853-01 Average Classification: 65 - 70 Shot Opportunity: 95% Weapon: Rifle, Archery Tag Availability: Landowner Voucher Available Dates: Thru Aug. 27, 2022 RBO Member Price: $3,550 (Save $750)

This is a great hunt for anyone looking for an off season hunt. This hunt takes place on all private ground across 9 ranches with 1000s of acres to hunt. This hunt includes one hog but more can be added for a trophy fee.

Most hunters shoot 1-2 hogs per hunt. Hogs are mix between feral hogs and euroasian hogs. They are extremely good eating. Outfitted hunt will include skinning and quartering of hogs. Recommended to bring a cooler or outfitter can transport meat to a local butcher and meat can be shipped.

Group sizes as large as 8 can be booked.

For corporate events, high fence property is best as shot opportunity is nearly 100%. Corporate groups as large as 10 can be booked. All meals and lodging will be included on the high fence hunt.

Lead is not permitted in the state of California, so steel or copper must be used. Best time is the spring. This is also a great meat hunt-these pigs are fat and full of acorns!

A great hunt on private land in Northern New Mexico for trophy pronghorn. Guaranteed tag on a 10,000 acre ranch. This is a 2:1 fully guided 3-day hunt. This is a high density area for a lot of big bucks. A great youth hunt and no other hunting pressure. Hunter is responsible for their own lodging, breakfast, and dinner expenses. License and taxes are not included in the price of the hunt. A non-hunter may accompany without an additional charge.

This hunt is a guarantee with a landowner voucher included in the hunt price. This is a 2:1 fully guided 3 day hunt. Outfitter will pick up hunters each day and supply bagged lunches.

Hunter will need to book a local hotel in Raton and is responsible for their own breakfast and dinner meals. This is a spot and stalk hunt in open country.

Light hiking is required and hunter can expect to shoot up to 400 yards on a trophy buck.

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ILLINOIS SEMI-GUIDE TROPHY WHITETAIL Hunt Catalog: RB18526-06 Average Classification: 130-160 Shot Opportunity: 95% Weapon: Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Archery Tag Availability: Draw Available Dates: Through Jan. 15, 2024 RBO Member Price: $1,600 (Save $200)

A great opportunity to hunt big whitetail in Illinois! This is a

semi-guided hunt with private land access across 5000 acres. The outfitter will set up stands in areas with trail cams to put hunters in the best spot for best opportunity at mature trophy bucks.

Outfitter will give you a map and show an album of deer after observing them with trial cameras all year. There is a 130” minimum and shooting a smaller buck will result in a $500.00 penalty. Outfitter will do a lot of pre-scouting and use trail cameras over the year to help identify the bucks on the property and will confirm with all hunters on what bucks to look for. Lodging is included with a nice comfortable cabin or trailer near the property. Kitchenttes will be available for meals as all food is client provided. Option to add two additional days for a 5 day hunt.

A semi-guided hunt will include the outfitter drop off and pick up from the stand and help with game retrieval, quartering and skinning of animal. Option for archery, muzzleloader, or a shotgun hunt. Archery tags are OTC, but muzzleloader and shotgun are draw. A doe may be added to the hunt if desired, depending on availability for a trophy fee.

new Mexico Archery Elk

Hunt Catalog: RB8186-01 Average Classification: 300 - 340 Shot Opportunity: 80% Weapon: Archery Tag Availability: Draw and Landowner Voucher Available Dates: Now - Jan. 31, 2023 RBO Member Price: $7,250 (Save $850)

This is a true trophy hunt in the famed Gila region of New

Mexico. This is a 1:1 fully guided 7 day hunt with an experienced guide with the knowledge and experience that this quality of hunt deserves. Trophy bulls in this area range from 300-340” with the possibility of larger bulls. This is a wilderness hunt that requires a moderate physical activity capability. Landowner tags are available after the draw, which usually occurs in mid April.

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.

• Lodging & Accommodations: Cabin/Lodge Clean and comfortable cabin. In some cases, wall tents may be used.

• Menu & Food: Full Kitchen Homestyle cooking-meat and potatoes. Plenty of snacks and water will also be provided.

• Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking This is a wilderness hunt that requires a moderate physical activity capability More information regarding transportation is available upon request from your Personal Concierge Adventure Advisor.

Alberta Horseback Bighorn Sheep Hunt

This is an incredible opportunity to hunt the majestic Rocky

Mountain Bighorn in the mountains of Alberta. This is a 1:1 fully guided 10 day hunt. This outfitter organizes 4 hunts a year for bighorn. Mature rams are targeted, but hunter can expect to take a ram 155” or bigger. Hunter will stay in a wall tent with a field kitchen for most of the hunt, but in some cases a spike camp will be needed to close the distance on mature rams.

This hunt can only be arranged for rifle hunts. Hunter should expect to shoot 300-500 yards.

ONE HUNT AVAILABLE OCTOBER 5-16 2022 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2023.

Expect a minimum of a 3% increase in price each year. Hunting licenses not included in the hunt cost. *50% deposit is required to book. Remainder of hunt payment is due by May 1 of hunt year.

Hunter should be prepared for all weather conditions on this hunt. The pack in will be a 12 mile ride in and out. Hunter should be prepared with some previous saddle time for this hunt.

Mountains are very steep and terrain will be challenging. Outfitter will supply a wall tent at the base camp, but in some cases a spike camp will be needed and hunter will stay in a base camp with a backpack tent. Hunter will need all basic equipment for a traditional backcountry sheep hunt. Full gear list to be provided if requested when booked.

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Wyoming Arms recommends shooters wear ear and eye protection any time shooting.

Mystery ranch metcalf Backpack 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 Frame, 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.

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Platinum

Experience the ultimate curated hunting experience with our Platinum Membership. Benefit from unlimited hunt plans with best matches, unlimited state applications, guaranteed application completion, and so much more.

• All benefits from Silver and Gold plus • Direct access to expert Platinum level concierge through Platinum dashboard • Current state/species analysis plan • State draw application guaranteed completion date • Accumulate points for platinum level loyalty hunt program

$50.00 / YEAR

$150.00 / YEAR

$500.00 / YEAR

BECOME A SILVER MEMBER

BECOME A GOLD MEMBER

BECOME A PLATINUM MEMBER

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(605) 644-8000

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

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