Rocky Geared Up brings you a wealth of excitement with its fast paced action and information. Hosted by the PBR’s Brandon Bates, Rocky Geared up strives to educate viewers with its knowledgeable staff, sharing tips and tactics that make them successful in the field while hunting. Each week master hunters Steve Puppe and Dale Larson will help you become a more successful hunter; it’s not always about the Kill, it’s about the Quality Experience in the Field.
Turkey Slam – Episode 14
The Ultimate challenge to a turkey hunter is a Grand Slam, The Rocky Geared Up staff face all sorts of conditions during the spring challenging gobblers from South to North and from East to West. Host Brandon Bates and pro-staff Chris Jewett score Osceola Birds in Florida. Steve Puppe takes an aggressive Rio in TX, Dale Larson takes a fine Merriam in Nebraska then Geared Up guest Dustin Whitacre from Mossy Oak takes a nice eastern gobbler in Kansas.
Alaska Dall Sheep – Episode 15
Randy Luth from DPMS arms takes the Ultimate Adventure and challenge of a True Alaskan Wilderness hunt. Hiking treacherous country challenging the most skilled hunter, making several stalk on Dall Rams to find them not legal because of the full curl rule. Moving camp 3 times over the course of 8 days before finding a legal ram and moving for the the ultimate climax using an AR15 rifle proving that Black Guns are also hunting rifles not what they are only portrayed to be.
Illinois Whitetail – Episode 16
Steve Puppe & Dale Larson. Don’t Guide the guide, Hunting with outfitters can be a very good choice when time is limited or if its not physically possible to do your own scouting. This is a Pre Rut Mid October transition period between feeding patterns and rutting activity. We hunt with Ashlenz Outfitters in Pike County Illinois. With limited time we have to trust the outfitter and his knowledge of the area and deer movement and activity.
Wyoming Antelope – Episode 17
The story features an area of Wyoming known for its overall abundance of multiple species of game. Our outfitter, Whitetail Creek, can be your source for great hunting for multiple species without having to search out a different outfitter for each different species. We've hunted Whitetails, Antelope, Turkey and Prairie dogs with Whitetail Creek and have been successful every time. Come along as we pursue the prairie ghosts of Wyoming on this exciting archery hunt.
Louisiana Duck/Texas Turkey – Episode 18
Join host Brandon Bates has he and some friends visit Louisiana 2007 duck opener. It’s the first season since the rebuilding after Hurricane Rita. Part 2, Brandon Bates challenges a Rio in Texas joined by Steve Puppe. As PBR announcer with such a demanding schedule hunting can be relaxing and very rewarding.
Montana Mule Deer – Episode 19
Join pro-staffers Chris and Mike Jewett on this traditional family hunt. We have some great Montana Muley action; you won't be disappointed!
Minnesota Turkey – Episode 20
Take a stroll down memory lane with Steve Puppe as he returns to the place where his hunting career started over 25 years ago.
Colorado Snow Goose – Episode 21
The snows are flying in this Colorado snow goose extravaganza. Host Brandon Bates takes field with Rocky PBR rider, Sean Willingham and hunter Steve Puppe.
Montana Mule Deer – Episode 22
Rocky Geared Up Guest Ben Wholers draws the ultimate tag. In limited permit areas it may take years to draw a tag this is most generally the hardest part of the hunt. Finding deer is not a problem but deciding on the right buck can be the challenge. Once the trophy is on the ground proper measures need to be taken to insure a quality mount to enjoy your trophy for a lifetime.
Montana Whitetail – Episode 23
Eastern Montana, early season (Sept), on the ground, spotting and stalking. Mobility and versatility are the key in this challenging hunt. Pope & Young buck. While most people hunt from blinds/stands, Dale Larson takes his bow and hunts from the ground.
Montana Elk – Episode 24
Eastern Montana, Rut (Sept). Non-traditional elk hunt, hunting the river bottoms of eastern Montana. Steve Puppe navigates challenges with public and private land and is forced to be patient for the conditions to be right. His patience pays off as he calls in and take takes a monster bull elk (387” 4/8th).
Alberta Black Bear – Episode 25
Join Steve Puppe as he heads north of the border to take a monster black bear. Bear hunting takes a lot of work choosing and maintaining bait sites. Most hunters do not realize the amount of work it takes to bait for bears. Checking sites daily for the most activity will ensure action and finding the right bear. Using outfitters will greatly increase your odds especially with limited time.
Kansas Whitetails – Episode 26
Steve Puppe’s quest for a giant whitetail in Kansas continues. Spending a month the previous year with no luck he tries again. When the Firearms season arrives Steve joins his father Harold Puppe in West Central Kansas as the bucks wind down from the rut but still have the urge to continue there search of estrous doe’s.
