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Stories from Western Hunting Legend Jim Zumbo

Legendary outdoor writer Jim Zumbo has spent more than six decades hunting across the West, writing over 20 books, serving as hunting editor for Outdoor Life, and chasing

How AI Is Helping Hunters Score Bucks Faster and Smarter

Four pounds of glassing gear, a free AI scoring app, and a lightweight rifle built for the mountains. This episode explores gear upgrades that can improve your hunting se

The No-BS Guide to Hunting Suppressors with Ryan Avery

Ryan Avery joins Jaden this week for a no-frills conversation about choosing a suppressor for a Western hunting rifle. Ryan has owned, transferred, tested, or worked arou

How Spartan Reinvented Hunting Bipods and Tripods: From Arctic Hunts to Combat-Tested Gear

Rob Gearing explains how Spartan Precision Equipment designs field-tested bipods, tripods, and shooting support systems for hunters, long-range shooters, PRS competitors,

The Tooth Tells the Truth: Aging Deer, Elk, and Bears

How old is that buck or bull, really? Jaden visits Matson’s Laboratory in Manhattan, Montana, to sit down with lab manager A.J. Stephens and learn how wildlife teeth are

Allterra Arms: The Rifle System That Turns One Shot Into Total Confidence

Sam Weaver talks with Drew Foster and Todd Harney of Allterra Arms about the rifle system that turns one shot into total confidence. They discuss building a precision rif

A Mule Deer Scouting Update, Ethical Dilemma, & Stabilized Optics

This episode of the Rockcast features some of our favorite mule deer hunting guys, including Rokslide’s Robbie Denning, Travis Hobbs, Corey Dixon, and the show co-host Ja

Hunter McQuire’s Trail Camera Strategy That Finds Elk Everyone Else Misses

This episode covers elk trail camera scouting with guide Hunter McGuire. Hunter shares how he finds better camera spots, tracks elk through changing water and feed condit

Understanding Nevada Mule Deer Survival with Cody Schroeder

Today's host is Robby Denning. He recently attended the triennial Nevada Mule Deer Summit held in Ely, Nevada July 23rd-25th, 2026. The Summit hosted a plethora of wildl

Mapping Utah’s Big Game Migrations with Makeda Hanson

Rokcast co-host Jaden Bales sits down with Makeda Hanson, Wildlife Migration Initiative Coordinator for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, to explore what GPS colla

Finding Nowhere: How a Hunting Show Went Mainstream on Prime Video

This conversation centers on Finding Nowhere, the hunting and storytelling series that climbed to #4 on Prime Video in Canada, a signal of both audience interest and cult

Surviving a Grizzly Charge (and much more) with Jason West

This week on the Rokcast, co-host Jaden Bales sits down with his friend Jason West, a former sponsored backcountry skier turned diehard hunter, llama packer, physical the

John Radzwilla’s Secret to Communicating Hunting’s Value to Non-Hunters

This episode explores how hunters can communicate the value of hunting to non-hunters in a way that builds understanding instead of conflict. Sam Weaver and John Radzwill

The Fundamentals of Scouting For Mule Deer & Elk | Hunt West Crossover

Our Rokcast co-host, Jaden Bales spends a lot of time diving into the nuts and bolts of western hunting through his own Hunt West Podcast. While the Rokcast is focused on

How to Kill Giant Bulls with Ryan Carter

Want to kill giant bulls? Keep listening as most hunters underestimate how much effective elk hunting depends on understanding seasonal patterns, long-term intel, and str

From Big Bucks to Bear Hunts: Catching Up with Jordan Budd

Our friend, Jordan Budd returns to the Rokcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from a great 2025 spring bear hunt to big mule deer to building a hunti

Mule Deer Days Wildlife Conservation Mashup

Sam Weaver delves into Wyoming wildlife conservation at Mule Deer Days. John Eddins discusses successful wildlife crossings that reduce deer-vehicle collisions by 80%, fo

A Hidden Gem: Hunting Washington with Kari Thomas

Discover Washington State’s hidden hunting gems with Karie Thomas. This episode offers valuable insights into hunting regulations, scouting tactics, and essential gear ti

Knowledge From Storms: Surviving and Thriving in the Backcountry with John Barklow

Most hunters spend plenty of time thinking about tags, gear, optics, rifles, bows, and where to find animals. Far fewer spend time learning how to take care of themselves

Unlock Precision Shooting: Master Your Hunting Game with Competitive Insights

Unlock precision shooting secrets to elevate your hunting and competitive game without breaking the bank. Whether you're experienced or new, this episode shows how compet