TT#70 Chasing the Grand Slam: A Sheep Hunter’s Journey

TT#70 has Sam Hays sharing his incredible journey of completing sheep hunting's Grand Slam, which includes harvesting a Dall, Stone, Rocky Mountain, and Desert sheep. Sam discusses the challenges and logistics involved in each hunt, the importance of gear and preparation, and the physical conditioning required for such demanding hunts. Talk turns to the role of outfitters in facilitating successful hunts and offers valuable advice for all aspiring sheep hunters. His experiences highlight the thrill of mountain hunting and the significance of conservation efforts in preserving sheep populations. Next up is Austin Bernskoetter and the innovative products from Grakksaw, like the e-boiler, a game-changing tool for DIY European mounts. Austin and Sam explore the challenges faced during product development, then dive off script into this year's wild hunting experiences. Listen as Shaun Durkee of Angry Pika Food Company jumps in with the challenges his company faced due to a cease-and-desist letter from a larger corporation, leading to rebranding. He shares insights into the rebranding process and what the future holds. Talk then shifts towards the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and a recap of the latest Western news. Grakksaw-https://www.grakksaw.com/product-page/eboiler Angry Pika Food Co- https://angrypikafood.com/ 14 Month Calendar-CRWM Calendar CRWM Raffle-https://raffles.scicolorado.org/    Whitetail Photo contest-https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/2025-best-whitetail-hunt-photo-by-first-lite.417207/  Elk Hunt Photo contest- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/2025-best-elk-hunt-photo-sponsored-by-kifaru.415560/    Mule Deer Photo contest-https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/2025-best-mule-deer-hunt-photo-contest-sponsored-by-kryptek.414318/    Wild Sheep Hunt Photo contest- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/2025-best-wild-sheep-hunt-photo-by-stone-glacier.415317/   Howl for Wildlife- Take Action   Check out Rokslide’s 2024 Best Gear- https://www.rokslide.com/best-gear-of-2024-rokslide-edition/   Visit Rokslide’s Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to [email protected]   [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app