Old School Deer Tactics & What it Takes to Find a Big One with Robby Denning
Release Date: 05/17/2025
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info_outlineWhile old school deer tactics is in the name, this podcast with Robby Denning holds a lot more gems than that. From remembering Robby's father's impact on his hunting passion, to ways guys hunted deer more often "back in the day" and how to use those tools today, Jaden and Robby cover a whole host of topics in this podcast. They also discuss what it takes to find a big, special mule deer and take him home in today's hunting environment, aging mule deer bucks, and so much more.
This episode is packed full of great stories, lessons learned, and actionable tips for people hunting mule deer today. We hope you enjoy it half as much as we enjoyed recording it for you.
Referenced in the Show:
Hunting Big Mule Deer - A Rokslide.com Original >>
Hunting Mule Deer with Robby and Travis >>
Robby Denning's Books on Mule Deer Hunting >>
Breaking 200" - A Rokslide Blog >>
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Thanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.