Rolling Bones Adventures January 2020

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oping all of you had a wonderful and successful 2019 and finished the year with an enthusiastic and optimistic outlook for 2020!

As we move into 2020, we are excited about our expanded opportunities for you the Member. As a company we have worked hard to add quality vetted outfitters and guides to our catalog to provide you with the best vetted adventures in the market today. We have added new countries, territories and regions to our hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure catalog.

We have brought on adventures for the most demanding and extreme adventure seeker, while including adventures that the whole family will love. No matter what you’re looking for, we are combing the planet to bring you more quality trips with a clear understanding of what your experience will be when you arrive and throughout the adventure.

With this being said, we have a clear understanding that communication and transparency is paramount, with both the outfitter, the guide and the adventure seeker. Having a plan and a resource to weigh your options when selecting your next adventure is an absolute. I personally have a clear perspective of this as my family has totally different opinions of what makes a great adventure. Knowing this going in, I need to take each member of the trip into consideration when setting up our family adventures. This sometimes can be a challenging task (to say the least). I learned a long time ago that taste is subjective so planning is the key. We saw in 2019 that we would need more planners in 2020 to provide better communication and more in-depth communication and details for our members. We have and are adding additional qualified staff to help answer your questions and be even better prepared when you embark on that next trip.

We have put a lot of time, energy and resources into our Adventure Plan Software as it is the first of its kind in the industry. As we grow we are seeing that it will be even more of a key to match the right adventurer with the right adventure. This software was built with you in mind. The questions it asks, the detail it requires from you, and the consideration to what your priorities are will provide you with your “best matches”. These are then the starting point for us to answer questions and provide details so you can make the best choice for your next adventure.

A little side note, always remember the bigger your travel party is, the more exposure you will have to someone not having the same experience from the trip as you, the planner. With all that we have done to provide the most transparency and take the best consideration we can in placing adventurers on their adventures we still cannot control a handful of important details such as... personalities, weather, game movement, unforeseen crisis, health, acts of god, etc.. These are all variables that are out of anyone’s control. Being someone who spends 120 plus days a year in the field, I understand them. I personally encountered good, great, bad and ugly situations this past year, none the less they were all a part of the adventure. I also know when time and or money are short, it is no fun to feel like you wasted either. We know these things will come up and we encourage direct communication with the outfitter/guide you have chosen as soon as there are concerns.

The vast majority of outfitters and guides live for their clients’ success! They want great weather, great success, and great memories and for sure they want you to have a great time and come back again. Their livelihood depends on it please remember that. If there is a communication breakdown that is where addressing it immediately makes all the difference.

We hope that 2020 will bring you all of the hunting success you hope for. If you’re looking to plan an adventure, purchase some new gear, apply for points or you just have some questions, please call. We encourage you to pick up the phone and call your local representative or call our office in Spearfish, South Dakota. We would love to help with anything we can.

Good Luck and Safe Travels, ~Brian Mehmen

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Tis the Season….

By Austin VanAusdal

By Brad Dana

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Rolling Bone Adventures

By Bryan Johnson

Tips & Tricks For Marco Polo/Ibex & Other Central Asian Hunts

By Bryan Martin

Outdoor Software Solutions

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Attributes of a Western Big Game Rifle

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Memberships

By Rolling Bones

Photo: Jason Loftus

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Cover Image: doylemossphotography.com

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Tis the Season….

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hen most people hear the above comment, they immediately think of Christmas Trees and Snowmen.

However, for those of us who live to hunt the months of August, September, October and November it’s something a little different. We immediately think of the application season thats staring at us in the eye. Whether you’re new to the Western Hunting Application process, or a seasoned vet there’s a few things to keep in mind.

DEADLINES

As the months of January, February, March and into spring begin to get busy with life in general it always seems like there’s a state deadline that sneaks up on us without us having an idea of what we want to apply for. If you’re like most of us in this technology world, we rely on our smartphones and apps more and more each day to help us keep up to date and informed. That’s why Rolling Bones Outfitters has created a free deadline reminder service that works within your personalized free dashboard. You can choose to be reminded at various intervals throughout the application period, and can also choose to be notified by email, text or both.

We highly recommend registering for your free dashboard to take advantage of this feature on our Rolling Bones Platform.

Hunt Plan

With our proprietary Hunt Plan software and our experienced Concierge team we’re able to combine all of the above mentioned information along with any of our other available adventures by using our What, Where, When, Who, Why, and How baseline to search our database and find you the best hunts and adventures to supplement your Western Hunting application goals.

ASSOCIATED COSTS

Each state that you look at applying for will have a different set of requirements and costs associated with it. Some states will require you to pay for the out of state license and tag up front, while others will allow you to pay for the license and a per species application fee up front and then the additional tag fee’s if you’re lucky enough to draw one. It’s important to understand the cost’s associated with each state as you begin your application strategy for the 2020 season.

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ODDS

You’ll also want to take a look at the statistical odds you’ll have when looking at the various states and species you’ll be applying for. There are certain states where you’ll realistically be looking at 15-20 years worth of applying before you have a chance of actually drawing that tag. It may be that there are other units that are overlooked that you may have a chance of drawing every 3-5 years that could produce a trophy sized animal as well. You’ll need to ask yourself if you would rather hunt a lesser known unit 3-4 times, or one of the most famous units just once in your lifetime.

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*NEW* Platinum Membership

We wanted to create a highly detailed and in-depth personal service where we could combine our proprietary software, adventure catalog/database, and application and point analysis review to give those interested a truly unique service at an unbelievable price. We feel that with our extensive knowledge, technology, and service we could bring something that is truly unique to the hunting community, which we have in the form of the Rolling Bones Platinum Membership.

• Unlimited States and Species Application Service for Entire Family • State Draw Application Guaranteed Completion Date • Current State/Species Analysis Plan • First Choice of Exclusive RBO Hunt Opportunities & RBO owned tags • Personal Platinum Level membership Dashboard • Direct Access to Platinum level Concierge through Platinum Dashboard • Platinum Level Loyalty Point Hunt Drawing We also wanted to give back to those who put their faith in us, so we’ve created the Platinum level Loyalty Point system. For each year someone is a Platinum Member they will receive a Loyalty Point from RBO. We’ve committed to give a percentage of our total Platinum Memberships sales back to our Platinum Members in the form of hunts. Much like a state draw system the Platinum Member Loyalty Points will accumulate each year, and an additional point will be added to your running total for each year you’re name isn’t drawn. The longer you’re an RBO Platinum Member the more Loyalty Points you’ll accumulate. Ask one of our Adventure Specialists to find out more.

Regardless of how you obtain information or handle your applications the key is to start early and be consistent with it each year.

Its best if you can make a hunt plan, set goals and then stick to the process that will ultimately help you achieve those goals.

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited States & Species Application Service for Entire Family Unlimited Hunt Plans Membership Discounts on Hunts, Products, Rifles, Courses Unlimited Direct Concierge Service Members Only Magazine Subscription 2 Print & 2 Digital Per Year A Gold Level Loyalty Gear Program RENEW OR UPGRADE TO A GOLD MEMBERSHIP ONLY $150.00 PER YEAR

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A MOUNTAINOUS DREAM

By Bryan Johnson

Anticipation. Anticipation was my world. What laid

ahead of me? When would the mist rise from the mountain?

Would there be goats roaming their familiar domain, unknowing that I had also entered it? Could I ascend the mountain and have the stamina to make a shot- the shot of a lifetime? As I sat in the trapper cabin, happy to be out of the weather that had turned against us, I stared out the window toward the majestic mountain.

The anticipation was there, encompassing worry, hope, and promise of an experience that would fulfill my dream of this hunt.

When I first booked my hunting adventure with Rolling Bones Outfitters, I was searching for something- an adventure that would test my physical, mental and emotional strength while also reaping the rewards of a well-hunted animal. Meeting Brad Dana of RBO proved to amount to more than a hunting reservation. We began conducting numerous conversations of all they offered, the variety of hunts and places to explore, as well as planning a hunt for the

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perfect timing and right guide to meet my expectations. Brad shared stories of other hunters who had luck with certain areas and guides, specific times that were best, and understood the depth of my desire to be in contact with nature. He was able to find the true experience that I was looking for a mountain goat hunt in British Columbia. Though I laughed at his first suggestion of this and questioned myself for even giving it a second thought, Brad’s encouragement, along with his own true excitement for me, turned my views to, “I can do this and I will!” My excitement grew with each phone call and his guidance helped me prepare for the adventure that awaited me. Of course this decision led to questions.

What kind of gear would I need? Would my previous hunting experiences, most notably elk hunts in the western United States, be sufficient in preparing me for the wilds of British Columbia?

Brad drew on his own experiences to help me find quality gear and suggested essential items to pack and those I could do without.

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After meeting my guide Aaron Fredlund in Grand Prairie, AB we headed west with the horses in tow. Venturing off on a hunt of this magnitude with a person you have never met could be daunting, but instead he made me feel as though I was with someone I had known my whole life. Aaron, a true mountain man, a family man, encompassed all that I would hope for in a guide. I, an eager student, listened intently as we rode along. He told stories of a lifetime spent guiding in the wilds of British Columbia and Alberta.

As he shared his hunting adventures with grizzly bears, big-horn sheep, stone sheep, elk, mountain goats, moose, and giant deer, my mind again wandered to what was waiting for me. Would I have what it takes to follow him on such an unbelievable conquest? The wilderness lay before us. I felt as if it was calling me, and knowing I had a trusty partner and friend along gave me a renewed confidence. The promise of leaving my complex world behind for the simplicity of nature filled me with great hope.

Finally loading the Panniers and journeying down the trail, Aaron lead our pack train on his horse Friendly. I was in the rear on Flash, a majestic half draft. I watched the scenery pass by, mesmerized by the ever-changing natural beauty the forest, the flowing streams and distant peaks. All of it was as I imagined in my night time dreams. I was finally there. As we headed deeper and deeper into the wild, the ride took us past lakes that had remained untouched by man. The horses knew what to do as the trail climbed and descended. We rode into camp as the rain started to fall.

disappear over the finger. Within minutes of us getting set, the old guy tramped off to join his friend. This was devastation a beautiful stalk and lost opportunity.

Forty five minutes passed and I gazed at the valley below with discouragement still lingering in my heart. Time was passing and we both knew that we would have to trek down to camp or spend the night somewhere on the mountain. I felt fortunate to be with a person who could admire the environment we were in, just as I did, and as we discussed all that intrigued us, he saw it- a goat just over my shoulder. I quietly rolled onto my stomach. I shouldered my rifle, adrenaline flowing through every part of my body as I waited for Aaron’s green light. The Billies had returned from around the finger and were a mere 200 yards away. I had practiced for this shot at the range all summer long. The words “take him” barely escaped Aaron’s mouth before I squeezed the trigger. The Billy dropped instantly – an immediate kill shot, and he proceeded to roll downhill a short distance.

The morning sun peaked over the horizon. Aaron was busy making breakfast while I went over the gear and supplies for the day’s adventure. We were going up after the goats we had spotted the day before. As the day came alive, we sat outside the cabin and discussed our strategy. Aaron had his spotting scope dialed in on the slopes of the mountain, and the scope showed us the prize- our goats were there. Excitement flowed through me with each action I took as we readied the horses. A dense spruce forest laid between us and the alpine the goats roamed. Aaron’s experience told him the forest would be tough. We would need to overcome a mess of dead fall, twisted limbs, and ever wandering to gain elevation.

When we broke free of the spruce, we found the goats had vanished. Their instinctual nature resulted in a change of plans for us. As we glassed the mountain-side, Aaron found two lone Billies.

Though our intended goats were gone, two new opportunities presented themselves clear across the face of the mountain bedded on the nose of a finger ridge. Now, our dilemma was of crossing the mountain to find a shooting position. We discussed our options and decided that heading down with hours spent trailblazing in the forest didn’t appeal to either of us, so we traversed the mountain at the elevation we were at. We hid along rocks, ducking in and out of what cover was available. When we finally ran out of options to conceal us, our position was 360 yards from the Billies. As we laid our packs out to build a rest, we carefully judged the two Billies.

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Emotions of fulfillment, elation gratitude, and pride filled my heart and mind at that moment. I did it! I traveled to British Columbia, traversed mountains on horseback, climbed across the mountain’s face and made the shot. This was the place God led me to, the events I had anticipated for so long, the day I made the shot of a lifetime.

After thoughts….

As we arrived back in camp that night around 11:00 p.m., I was physically and mentally drained. Yet, I was filled with an indescribable sense of accomplishment. I had been allowed to journey into the realm of the majestic mountain goat and fulfill my inner quest.

Months later, I continue to lay in bed and relive every moment of that magical day. I dream of adventures to come. RBO and I have been chatting of course…

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Dedicated to assist our members with education and information to draw more tags, go on more hunts, and save money on industry leading products. We want to be a voice and resource for members as they create memorable and successful adventures. We deliver the knowledge and new age software to match each of our members with the hunt of their dreams.

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ADVENTURES Alaskan Moose

Trophy Alaskan Moose 60” - 65” up to 70”+ Additional species available on trophy fee Grizzly 7-8 feet Large Caribou often making Boone and Crockett Dall Sheep 36-41 inches Plentiful black bears (limit is 3 per hunter)

Alaska Trophy Dall Sheep

Trophy Dall Sheep 36” - 38” up to 40”+ rams possible. Group Options: One Non-Hunter/ videographer may accompany for $7850.00 includes charters. *charter round trip Anchorage to Lodge included up to $1350.00 Call for details on family/buddy with one guide hunts.

British Columbia Mountain Goat

B&C Book potential trophy class (10.5”) 10 Day Hunt - This hunt books out years in advance

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Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapons: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

180 - 250 90+ Cross Bow, Muzzleloader, Archery, Rifle AK003-2-19 Over The Counter

Available Dates:

August 30, 2020 - September 21, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$31,000.00 $33,000.00

Upgrade with additional species for: Dall sheep, brown/grizzly bear, or moose $7500. Caribou $3500, black bear $1200. Wolf/wolverine at no extra charge. 50% deposit w/balance due to outfitter 60 days prior to hunt.

Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapons: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

36 - 40 90% inside 500 yards Cross Bow, Muzzleloader, Archery,Rifle AK003-3-18 Over The Counter

Available Dates:

August 08, 2020 - September 10, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$20,000.00 $22,000.00

BACKPACK/FLOAT TRIP License and Tags not included. Add Caribou, $3500 Add Black Bear $1200, Add Grizzly $7500, Add Moose $7500, Add Wolf/Wolverine no charge

Average Classification: 8 - 10 Shot Opportunity: 70 Weapon: Rifle Hunt Catalog #: BC001-4 Tag Availability: Over The Counter Available Dates:

January 01, 2020 - January 22, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$13,800.00 $15,180.00

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ADVENTURES Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapon: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

140 - 170 85 Rifle RB-RV-W-001 Landowner Voucher

Available Dates:

November 02, 2020 - November 30, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

Alberta Trophy Whitetail Hunts

$5,600.00 $6,200.00

Price does not include tax and tags.

Nebraska Whitetail Deer

Average Classification: 130 - 160 Shot Opportunity: 80 Weapon: Muzzleloader Hunt Catalog #: NE001-6 Tag Availability: Over The Counter Available Dates:

December 01, 2019 - December 17, 2019

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$4,400.00 $4,840.00 130-150� with the possibility of 160+ trophy class bucks.

Montana Mule Deer Hunt

Average Classification: 165 - 185 Shot Opportunity: 95 Weapon: Rifle Hunt Catalog #: Mt-0004 Tag Availability: Draw Available Dates:

October 19, 2020 - December 01, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: $7,500.00 Non-Member Price: $8,000.00 150,000 Private Acres ROLLING BONES ADVENTURES

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ADVENTURES Alaskan Coastal Yacht Black Bear Hunt

Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapons: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

6-8 95 Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader RBAK-BB-005 Over The Counter

Available Dates

April 25, 2020 - June 10, 2020

Pricing Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$6,600.00 $7,700.00

Our vessel based Coastal Black Bear Hunt is by far our most popular for many reasons. First, our guide area boasts the highest concentration of black bears on earth. Hunters see an average of 30 to 60 black bears on a six day hunt.

New Mexico Elk Archery Private

Average Classification: 300 - 340 Shot Opportunity: 70 Weapon: Archery Hunt Catalog #: NM002-1 Tag Availability: Landowner Voucher Available Dates:

September 01, 2020 - September 22, 2020

Pricing Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$10,000.00 $11,000.00

Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapon: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

45 - 55 95% Rifle Kyr001-01 Over The Counter

Available Dates:

September 01, 2019 - December 01, 2021

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$35,000.00 $38,500.00

300-340” with the possibility of 350”+ trophy class bulls. 360” 400” bull opportunities each year. 50% deposit with balance due to outfitter 60 days before hunt date. Hunt Price includes Landowner tag.

Kyrgyzstan Marco Polo, Ibex Combo

Most sheep are 45 to 52 inches. The biggest shot was 61.5 inch. Sci scores range from 180 to 215 SCI. Add an Ibex for $5,000. 2nd Ibex is the same price. October 21- Nov 1.

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Group Options: 2 to 4 hunters per groups. All 1x1 guide.

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ADVENTURES Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapon: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

32 - 37 95% Rifle RU001-2 Over The Counter

Available Dates:

August 01, 2019 - October 01, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$24,000.00 $26,400.00

Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapon: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

375 - 390 85 Rifle AK006-1 Over The Counter

Available Dates:

August 10, 2020 - September 10, 2021

Pricing Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$8,500.00 $9,350.00

Snow Sheep Hunt Chukotka, Russia

These rams are a bit smaller than Kamchatka snow sheep. 145 to 165 SCI class. Extra costs are: Chopper (2500-3500), hotels, commercial flights, tips, trophy shipping. Group Options: $1,000 discount per hunter if booking together.

Alaska Barren Ground Caribou

This Alaska hunting adventure consists of hunting two caribou herds.

The Central Arctic and the Porcupine herd. With strong herd numbers and great trophy quality you can expect to have an opportunity at harvesting a 375� or larger bull. These are 8 day hunts, 2x1 guided with lots of other details.

Average Classification: 155 - 170 Shot Opportunity: 80 Weapon: Rifle Hunt Catalog #: CO002-9 Tag Availability: Draw And Landowner Voucher Available Dates: 2nd season dates: 3rd season dates: 4th season dates:

October 19, 2020 - November 17, 2021 10/19 - 10/27 2019 11/2 - 11/10 2019 11/13 - 11/17 2019

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$4,200.00 $4,620.00

Colorado Rifle Trophy Mule Deer

Average Bucks are 155 - 170 with the Opportunity At 180�

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ADVENTURES New Zealand Red Stag

Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapons: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

300 - 400 100 Muzzleloader, Rifle, Cross Bow, Archery RBNZ-02 Landowner Voucher

Available Dates:

February 19, 2020 - August 04, 2020

Pricing: Member Price: Non-Member Price:

$9,000.00 $9,750.00

Average Classification: Shot Opportunity: Weapons: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

9 - 10 85 Shotgun, Rifle, Muzzleloader, Archery, Cross Bow AK001-1 Draw

Available Dates:

May 01, 2020 - May 30, 2021

5 Days of hunting with trophy fee for Red Stag up to 400”. May upgrade to larger Stag or add additional species such as Chamois, Tahr, Elk and Fallow Deer

Alaska Kodiak Brown Bear Spring

8’-9’ Kodiak bears with the possibility of 10’+ trophy class Shot opportunity with archery equipment is significantly less as closing the distance to inside 30 yards can be tough. Not impossible though.

AK 3 Day Salmon Fishing-Group up to 10

The only safari camp in Alaska! It’s like camping ... but they call it Glamping! And it’s on the Nushagak River - The world’s most prolific King Salmon fishery in the world. Group Options: This is a group package special. 10 available spots for each set of dates. Need to book all 10 to get the group special pricing.

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Pricing: Member Price: $23,500.00 Non-Member Price: $25,500.00 50% deposit at the date of booking.

We need to apply for the draw by May 1st we apply for you.

Opportunity: Weapons: Hunt Catalog #: Tag Availability:

100 Fly, Spin Cast RBNUSH-02 Over The Counter

Available Dates:

June 15, 2020 - June 18, 2020

Pricing Member Price: Non-Member Price: Special Deal:

$2,700.00 $3,250.00 $2,400.00

June 30th - July 3rd is also available for this 3 day fishing adventure.

Receive $300.00 off Member Price because you’re an RBA member!

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In the ďŹ eld you need every piece of equipment to do its job without fail. Big Frig products are designed and tested to stand up in the toughest conditions of the Midwest. Our tumblers hold ice for 50+ hours and keep drinks hot for 5+ hours. The 45qt Badlands Cooler keeps its contents cold up to 8+ days.

Get gear you trust at home and on the hunt.

Bringing Software Solutions to the Outdoor Industry

ADMIN TOOLS • Easy tools to update hunt content online.

• Update pictures, pricing, media in seconds.

• Save time and money without no need for Webmaster.

POINT OF SALE • Enable hunt purchases via credit card or eCheck payments immediately online.

• Admin tools to receive notifications and view purchases.

CUSTOMER DASHBOARD • Users can register with your website and have their own secure login.

• View all of their purchase receipts.

• Ability to send/receive and store a e-signed contract.

MARKETING TOOLS FOR SHARING HUNTS • “Share” capabilities integrated into each hunt and product listing.

• Outfitter can easily add custom messages and share with prospects via email with information and link to purchase.

• Users can share with each other directly, organically marketing your hunts and products.

PRODUCT STOREFRONT • Take advantage of special offers established for Outdoor Software Solutions clients.

• Products integrated with hunt listing gear list recommended items.

• Further monetize your existing clientele base.

HEAR WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY.....

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Explore Our New Membership

Features & Options for 2020 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT Rolling Bones is excited to announce another valuable benefit for our members. We are proud to partner with the United States Concealed Carry Association. USCCA is the industry leader providing Self-Defense Education, Training and Legal Protection for responsible gun owners.

All Rolling Bones Members will receive a 15% discount when purchasing the USCCA membership level of your choice. www.usccapartner.com/RBOGroup USCCA offers industry leading education and training programs to encourage and teach it’s members to become more knowledgeable and responsible gun owners. USCCA is committed to defend our rights to concealed carry and make sure we are totally prepared if we ever have to use a firearm to defend ourselves or our families. They provide current information and updated training thru online videos, webinars and 8 concealed carry magazines yearly. If you ever have to use your firearm in self defense, doesn’t it make sense to have the peace of mind you have by owning the best coverage in the industry? Take control by having a plan that allows you to carry with confidence. I am a completely satisfied USCCA member. If you own or carry a firearm I encourage you to become one too.

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If you are currently a USCCA member, contact USCCA customer service at 877-677-1919 and let them know you are a Rolling Bones member to get your 15% discount.

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BIG GAME RIFLE

By Brad Dana e get asked every year what rifle to bring for their western opportunities sometimes allow for the prone position, sometimes hunt. This is a multifaceted question that is pretty easy to they only present for the sitting or kneeling shots. Sometimes you answer once we get a little bit of your information. The rifle for can only get a shot from offhand. You may have to hike many miles western hunts is not the same for everyone but the attributes are carrying your rifle and gear so we want to have some consideration very similar. Western hunts often pose a little different shot opon how much weight you are going to carry. portunity than many people are used to. It is not unusual to have shots in the range of 400500 yards or longer. Shot We recommend a shooting system that enhances the fundamentals of marksmanship, Things to consider: stock design, overall weight of your rifle system, optics magnification range, weight of the optics, parallax adjustability, turret or reticle options, bipods compatibility,

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shooting sticks, trigger pull for extended range shots, caliber, bullet construction, brake or not, among other things. One of the most important fundamentals of marksmanship is obtaining a natural point of aim. This is where the stock design makes everything else fall into place. We have found that most people have a rifle that doesn’t allow for a proper cheek weld, and thus don’t have a natural point of aim. With a proper cheek weld you will be able to obtain a clear sight picture through your scope.

Proper stock design also helps minimize felt recoil. Why is this important, other than just the displeasure of getting beat on?

Good recoil management allows you to spot your own shot and follow up if necessary. We have also found that a vertical grip and slight palm swell to also be helpful. As much as we don’t like the noise associated with brakes, you will almost never see us shoot without either a brake, or a suppressor. We feel a brake is second only to a great trigger in increasing accuracy.

Many actions will produce consistent results but we do like custom actions, because of the inherent precision they have been made with just makes accurate shooting easier to achieve. Barrel quality, length, contour twist etc… all have to be considered. We are proponents of match grade barrels, not only for the shot at the moment of truth, but all of the work that it takes leading up to this. They are inherently more accurate, and will usually allow for significantly more practice time between cleanings. A match grade barrel also allows you to choose the appropriate twist for whatever ammunition you choose to shoot. We happen to prefer heavy for caliber bullets with high ballistic coefficients, and these require a faster twist than most production rifle barrels.

Which caliber? It’s easy to get caught up in hypotheticals, I want a gun for everything; I might hunt elk someday, brown bear is on my bucket list, moose etc… Pick what you plan to hunt the most and get yourself set up. You might be surprised that this gun might just handle your someday, what if hunt. We absolutely love the 7 Rem mag. It’s easy to get ammo or brass. I shoots flat and hits hard and recoil is tolerable. We have shot a couple of brown bears with this caliber, one of them was a 10 foot plus bear. 6 mm’s and 6.5 have become increasingly popular and for good reason. We have found a two gun inventory gets a lot done for us.

as the twist of the barrel all go together to determine how your rifle will perform.

What to top this killer combo with? We prefer scopes with target turrets and a matching reticle. Our choice is MOA/MOA. With a good scope design and a forgiving, generous eye box the rifle scope will enhance your ability to acquire a natural point of aim. This enhances shootability, and allows you to follow your own shot. Important aspects to look for are repeatability in the turrets and it must return to zero after use. Nice features are a zero stop. These are probably the two most important things to look for in your scope. A ballistic drop compensating turret that is ballistically matched with your ammo is really nice and handy.

A number of years ago we adopted these for hunting and they are a game changer. You must verify your data by actually shooting it but hey, that’s fun. With these, you simply range your target, dial the turret to the appropriately marked range hold for the wind if any and execute the shot.

We want bullets on the gun, so you always know where they are should you need them. A sleeve on the buttstock is super handy. We also will often times put a two round sleeve in front of the action for easy access.

Attach the right sling and your set.

The Rolling Bones Shooting systems have taken years to develop with these features and we are happy beyond words with the outcome. Our shooting systems incorporate carbon fiber wrapped barrels as well as aerospace carbon fiber stocks. We have match grade chambers and ammunition painstakingly developed for optimum external ballistics and performance on game. Our custom actions are built to the highest tolerances to deliver optimum performance.

They either come with an integrated 20 minute of angle split rail or a one piece 30 minute rail for extended range capabilities. We started this project in 2012 and we feel like this is the absolute perfect result. Side discharge brakes specifically developed for the person wanting to follow and spot his or her own shot. These are for those people who don’t know how or simply too busy to set up this complicated marriage of essentials. They are reasonably priced, efficient and simply take years off the learning process.

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Tips & Tricks for Marco Polo/Ibex and other

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By Bryan Martin of Asian Mountain Outfitters

n part 1 of this Marco Polo and Asian hunting article I discovered the difference between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Marco Polo Argali, the different seasons to hunt them in, a bit about the travel, etc. This article will be more about tips/tricks for hunting in Central Asia. Central Asia (the Stans and Mongolia) is not like hunting in N.A., Europe or Africa. The easiest way to describe hunting here is like going on a hybrid, self-guided/guided hunt. If you are not a confident or experienced hunter, then I recommend hiring a professional Western guide to accompany you on your first couple Asian hunts, to avoid communication, trophy judging and shooting issues. This is a service we offer our clients, but many are ok going and hunting with just our local partners. The local outfitters/guides typically do not have access to high end hunting equipment unless someone leaves it behind.

Most have never seen a taxidermy mount, never shot a rifle over 200 or 300 yards with Turret Scope and few ever sport/trophy hunted on their own. And like Africa, the best guides are ex-poachers who grew up hunting to feed families and many are or were cattle/sheep herdsmen who know the mountains very well.

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One of the “concerns” I keep hearing from many hunters and potential clients is their safety while traveling to foreign countries, including Turkey, Russia and/or one of the “Stans”. I think that CNN, Fox News and MSNBC can be partially blamed for a person’s excess worrying about safety and international travel, especially people from the USA. I’ve traveled on average, 1.5-3 months each year in foreign countries since 2002 and I’ve yet to encounter what I’d consider a serious threat for safety and zero terrorist type incidences. I’m not saying it can’t or won’t happen, but in general, it’s very unlikely. Most of us are more apt to fall asleep at the steering wheel or get in a crash due to ice or answer a cell phone, then going on an International hunt. A Pakistan outfitter I know is always having to answer questions about safety in his country; in fact, many hunters won’t travel to this country, period, yet every hunter I know whom personally hunted there, loved it. This outfitter also said that hunters have been going to Pakistan for over 65 years with no terror or hostage incidences. Also, if you look at Turkey, it is hugely reliant on Tourism. Having a Western Hunter roughed up or injured and

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making national news would kill the tourism business in such countries. So, in summary, I would say that hunters should not postpone hunts due to news and potential threats in these countries. Most countries in Africa and even Mexico, are likely more dangerous, both for disease and for terrorism. Personally, most of the big cities in Europe and the USA are probably more dangerous that the capital cities of Central Asia.

In general, our Central Asian partners have good reputations and are well connected with both local villages and Government Officials. It is in their very best interest to ensure that all international hunters don’t have security threats. In my opinion the biggest danger of international travel are winter conditions on remote, rough, steep mountain roads. Always wear a seatbelt when driving or being a passenger in these foreign countries as road can be dangerous, drivers crazy and conditions can become wintry quickly. I’ve been in one car accident when the driver fell asleep and hit a concrete barricade. Luckily, we were wearing seat belts and we both walked away. The second most dangerous situation is the high altitude and exposure of body parts to cold weather/ winter conditions. Having proper equipment/clothing, including satellite phones, are critical for health and safety. Horses also can sometimes be dangerous, but the travel, terrorism is the least of my concerns when traveling overseas. Maybe if clients wander around in the markets and night clubs by themselves, drunk and with huge amounts of money, it can be risky, but the same can be said for wandering around big cities in the USA at night.

Before leaving on an Asian Mountain hunt, visit your doctor and get prescriptions for emergency meds to help prevent high altitude sickness. Also get meds for stomach ailments/traveler’s diarrhea, flu/pneumonia, aches and pains. I recommend looking into a Hypoxia device or people who have trouble with acclimatization. Look at a website called: www.hypoxico.com.

An Orthopedic surgeon, former US Navy Orthopedic Surgeon and international hunting client of mine, started a company called Safari Medic and Mountain Medic and can be reached at: www.safarimedic.com. He will provide medical first-aid kits and can consult with hunters about medications they might need before going on such an adventure. Medications I recommend for such any hunting trip are: Antibiotics for: blood infection (cuts) like Keflex; for tick bites in Africa and Malaria, you can use Doxycycline. For traveler’s diarrhea, try Azithromycin, for beaver Fever (Flagil), and for Lung/respiratory/Pneumonia (Z pack or similar). For High altitude, take Diamox and/or Cialis and Wilderness Athlete high Altitude Advantage. Pepto, Alka-Seltzer and anti acid pills can come in handy. If you have a sensitive stomach and intestine, for sure bring Imodium AD, so you don’t have an accident on the jeep, plane or when stalking your animal.

I also carry Prednisone (a type of a steroid) for possible allergic reactions and extreme anti-inflammation. Carry an Epi-pen if you have several allergic reactions to foods or stings. Tobramycin is great for eye infections and a scratches cornea. Bring muscle relaxers if you are prone to muscle/back spasm. I even take a few pain killers left over from my knee surgery. Be careful with such antibiotics like Cipro and one or two others, as they can weaken your tendons/ligaments on a hunt, which would make rupturing an Achilles tendon more likely. I always take a few Aleve, Tylenol, Aspirin and Ibuprofen, plus sinus and throat meds to reducing coughing, runny nose and to help you sleep better at night. Some people also take sleeping pills or Melatonin if they have sleep issues.

Shooting is one of the biggest issues a hunter has when traveling to Central Asia. I mentioned it in Part 1 and I will mention it again. I will post links on our website of schools I recommend if you are unable to make a Rolling Bones course. The more courses you can take, the more experts you can learn from and

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the better prepared you will be for your next hunt. I have yet to meet a hunter who was too good of a shot or whom was too fit. So many hunters show up with a 1000-yard rifle, but they are only a 300-yard shooter. The person behind the gun is far more important than the gun itself. Once hunters are settled into camp, shoot your gun a lot and out to 500 or 600 yards, checking your dope chart or Turret. I’d rather have a hunter shoot 20 times at paper and rocks and 1 time at the animal, than to shoot 1 time at the target and 20 times at the animal. Hunting with a guide or buddy is like a team sport, so when the shooter is missing, it is very discouraging for everyone involved. I prefer turrets over ballistic lines, especially on 2nd focal plane scopes) as many hunters shoot the wrong line or have the scope on a different power than the lines are calibrated for. Shooting off a low bipod: like the Spartan Javelin, Harris or Atlas in the 8” to 13” range is better than using your pack; dragging a pack to a shooting positing causes extra movement and is less accurate and less efficient than a bipod. These animals are very spooky, so I prefer to shoot at 300 to 400 yards than to be at 150 and taking a running shot.

And if you rifle is not shooting the same way as it was at home, take the time to adjust the scope and ballistic program so that everything is spot on and if you are not shooting well, ask a guide or another hunter to check your zero as often the gun is on, but the shooter is rattles. Always make sure all scope mounts and stock screws are torqued to their proper tension and don’t hunt with an overly dirty rifle. Three other accessories I really recommend are a Scope Coat XP neoprene scope cover, a high-quality scope level and a Magnum sling by Slogan industries. Always tape your barrel with a high-quality electrician tape like Scotch super 3+. I also carry an extra scope and rings if there won’t be other rifles to borrow. Never assume anything and “it is good enough” is a terrible attitude to have when shooting long distance.

All ammunition should be packed in the factory type or plastic reload 20 count MTM boxes and then put inside a plastic or aluminum case which is lockable and can be checked separate from your checked bag if the airline requests this. Use combination TSA cable locks on all duffels and the ammo box and I use heavy duty combination locks on the gun case. Use the extra room of 26

a double gun case to put other heavy items so it plus the duffels are all at 50 pound each to avoid over-weight charges. I always carry a luggage scale to verify weights. My carry on consists of a quality daypack in the 2500 to 3000 Cubic inch range, plus a larger satchel/handbag/briefcase for carrying business material, optics, medications and heavy battery packs. Each of these carry-ons can weight between 17 and 20 pounds as the international airline are strict with weights. All Lithium Ion and rechargeable batteries must be carried in your carry on now. Wear your hunting boots and take extra socks and underwear changes plus a set of hunting clothes in your daypack should the airlines lose your luggage. All luggage should be labeled 1 or 2 times with business card type tags and also use a permanent marker to write your name, email and cell phone on the outside of each bag. Most of our clients fly Turkish Air via Istanbul when leaving the USA or Canada. In the USA, United has a partnership with Turkish and in Canada, it is Air Canada. Unless you have experience in international travel, use a travel agency we recommend who will also notify the airlines of your ammo and guns as they need to know in advance of your arriving at the airport for many international flights.

Optics are hugely important on any Central Asian Hunt. Each hunter should bring 1 good 10x binocular with laser rangefinder and 1 spare binocular (non laser is fine) for their guide to use, plus a good spotting scope (80mm or larger angled is best) with a high quality, standing height tripod (I prefer Carbon or aluminum. I also use a Scope cam from Tines up in Utah, for filming animals and recording the kill shot, so that hunter/guide can review a miss or a marginal hit, so that there are no arguments regarding the shot placement. I personally carry my spotting scope and tripod with a shoulder sling, so they are fast and easy to access on all hunts, especially when hiking short distances from a jeep or when riding horses. Never leave your spotting scope behind when making a final stalk as animals can move, spook or you can look back and see animals on the other side of the canyon. And again, if the animal is wounded, the guide can see where the bullet hit and help recover the animal. If hunting in really cold weather, use a new rangefinder battery and even carry a small backup rangefinder. I prefer to use a data card or

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custom turrets over a program on your phone or a kestrel, when out hunting. Try to eliminate things which waste time and or can fail in cold or inclement weather.

I always take snack foods, jerky, a few freeze-dried meals and drink mix on any hunt. If I am going to go on a backpack style hunt, I also take a pack for the guide, plus a sleeping pad like a Thermarest Z rest, Rain jacket and extra binocular for him (see notes in optics). I will often take a MSR Whisperlite international stove and two new fuel bottles (22 oz) if you plan on spiking out, as the local’s stoves are often heavy. This stove can burn normal car gas that you can get from hunting camp, so you can fly with these empty fuel bottles anywhere in the world, plus they work better in cold weather and high altitudes than cannister type stoves. Always bring a cup and spoon and if the weather is above freezing, water filters work well in streams that are frequented by livestock. In cold weather, boil water or use purification tablets as paper water filters are damaged by freezing water.

Always carry at least 1, 2-liter bladder and a Nalgene 1 liter bladder. You can put near boiling water in them at night to keep your feet and sleeping bags warm and in the morning, to warm frozen boots if you don’t want to sleep with your leather boots (inside of a garbage bag), inside of your sleeping bag. Always bring one good headlamp for yourself and 1 or 2 plus extra batteries (3 AAA size are most convenient), for the guides. Usually guides can use Leatherman tools, pocketknives, sharpening stoves, basic hunting clothes/gloves/socks/hats. These make great tips, in addition to USD bills (take new bills without markings or wrinkles on them). We all use cell phones and other electronics, so make sure to take 1 or 2 portable battery packs and international outlet adapters when traveling. I always carry 1 satellite phone and a Garmin InReach also, quick can be operated stand alone or in conjunction with my cell phone using an app. Download country maps and the local language to your google translate on your cell phone to aid in communication and for safety reasons.

When hunting in any foreign country, I recommend all hunters learn how to assist with the skinning/cape preparation of their trophies. All serious hunters should spend at least part of a day with a local taxidermist to show you the basics of removing a skin from a skull, fleshing it and turning the face and hooves and also how to properly dry and clean a bloody hide as sheep and goats have hollow hair and it is almost impossible to remove blood after the skin is dried and salted. While I do my best to teach the local guides the art of proper skin prep, they still have never seen Western taxidermy and because we hunt many different camps, there are always new guides and skinners whom I do not know. Most of these local skinners either don’t turn the lips, eyes, ears, nose enough or they remove too much of the lips and nose. And they are excellent at fleshing the main body of the skin, but the head areas also need to be fleshed and thinned out to allow the salt to penetrate. All fat and connective tissue should be removed from the skin before it is salted.

zen the next morning. I recommend hunters take 2 heavy game bags (I like the Medium Sized Transport bags by Alaska gamebags) per animal they wish to hunt. Use this bag to pack the skin back to your spike camp or basecamp when doing a horse hunt in Kyrgyzstan. I even like to do this even if we are carrying the skin on our backs in other countries as the guides and hunter can organize the loads better. A full-size Marco polo or Argali skin and horns is heavy and bulky. And for sure, don’t let the guides drag your animal down a rocky mountain unless there is lots of snow. If time allows, remove the cape from the skull while the guides are skinning the body and butchering the animal. This also keeps the skin from getting dirty or rubbed against the saddle and keeps the skin from freezing to the face.

It’s much more difficult to flesh or turn a cape after salt has been added. Make sure that the guides/outfitter provides at least 8-10 lbs of loose/fine salt (not the coarse/rock salt) for a life-size skin.

Always travel with scalpel blades (both large and small blades) to be used in a knife like the Havalon Piranha. I also take a good hunting knife and sharpener. If you are hunting an animal with a lot of white hair, like a Marco Polo, soak the skin in a creek for 30 to 60 minutes (just put the entire skin in the fast water and place a few big boulders on it) or soak the skin in a water bucket until blood is dissipated and before the skin is fleshed and cape is turned. A liquid dish or clothes soap can be added to water to break up the blood if it’s soaked into the hair for too long.

Removing the blood will prevent the reddish/rusty looking hair, which is common with white hollow hair. After soaking the hide, two people (wear rain gear) can shake a lot of the water off the hide before it is salted. After the skin is salted, keep it in a place above freezing to allow the salt to let it set. Do not put the flesh side of the skin into the cold air or direct sun as it will dry it too quickly and the salt won’t penetrate.

There are really only 2 countries which allow the hunter to take their Central Asian trophies home with them: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. All the other countries have a longer process for getting export docs but if the USFWS has not issued their CITES import permits, then USA hunters can’t take the Argali rams home with them anyway. At the end of the hunt, if the country

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allows hunters to take trophies home, I use these AK game bags to transport the skins and skull/horns home inside an extra duffel as they are tight weave and salt won’t leak out. I put the boiled skull and horns in one bag and the skin in the other. If your trophy will be shipped (most likely), write your info on the bag, the boiled skull and the inside of the horns, with a sharpie marker and also label the skin, the skull plate and each horn with labels (we are now providing them for our clients), attached with zip ties, string or tape (electrical is best for the horns as duct tape leaves a sticky residue). Tell them not to wrap the skin in plastic and to make sure it is COMPLETELY dry before shipping. Also make sure they remove all meat and tissue from inside the horns, inside the nasal cavity and from inside the horn core, after cutting the tip of it off.

For shipping, ping, we have found that using a cargo service like Turkish Air is better than a service like DHL or Fed Ex, but these work also. Make sure the shipper puts ID inside the box also and gets a tracking number. The broker needs to approve all paperwork before animals are shipped, so the local outfitter needs to scan documents and sends a copy of the AWB (both the Master AWB and the House AWB) if there are more than 1 client’s animals in the same shipment, CITES export permit, Vet Cert, hunting Licenses to your import broker before the trophy is shipped. Our company helps with all processes of the hunt, plus trophy shipping, but I wanted to explain this, so hunters understand the process themselves.

Also, if you are doing a cold weather/winter hunt, make sure the guides/staff leave the skin inside a heated building to let the salt work and to let it dry properly. After salting the hide, the first time, I leave the skin rolled up (usually there is not room to put the skin flat in a warm shed) and don’t touch it for at least 24 hours. Salting a hide and then putting it in a freezing cold shed does nothing and can damage the skin. If you want to take your skins/skull home with you at the end of the hunt, don’t try to rush home and rebook earlier flights. Take the time to dry it a couple days and to make sure paperwork is accurate and precise before jumping on your flight. You will need to contact the USFWS at the port of entry and schedule an inspection before

arriving in the USA. All skins need to be dried a minimum of 1.5 to 3 months before shipping, so that there is no chance for mold or slippage, during the shipping and clearance process in the event the shipment is lost on route. It is not uncommon for it to take 4 to 6 months before receiving your trophy, so be patient yet diligent.

When people use good common sense, I feel that hunting in Central Asia is a true adventure, yet quite safe. If you want to go on a high risk trip, go diving in Shark infested water with the Steak/meat suit, like the one worn by Lady Gaga a few years back or cover your naked body in honey and lay spread eagle in front of den as a mother grizzly and her new cubs emerge from their Hibernation in April. These are high risk endeavors. Maybe someday I’ll eat my words and get capped by a crazy person in one of the “Stans”, but for now, it’s low risk in my books…so if you aren’t traveling to Central Asia, Africa or Russia because of fears due to watching too much news, turn off the TV, put away the newspapers, unsubscribe from twitter and go to the gym, the rifle range and get in sheep shape!

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