EP 467: Jonathan Roundy on Big Bucks and Big Buck Behavior

Welcome to another Rich Outdoors podcast. Today I am joined by Jonathan Roundy aka @bonejunkie on Insta. The Roundy family is well known for being big buck killers and have a lifetime of experience when it comes to finding and killing absolute giant bucks. Last year Jonathan drew the tag you might wait a lifetime for, and there are very few people who know that unit better than the Roundy’s. It was really cool to hear how Jonathan went about that hunt when it was his own tag in his pocket and not a clients. Let’s just say if your significant other ever complains that you hunt too much point them toward this podcast. Jonathan put in the time and the bucks he was hunting are beyond what I can even comprehend.

I always enjoy chatting with humble folks who are at the top of their game with as much experience as this. There are so many great little tidbits of information in here that only years of experience would teach you. I hope you guys enjoy this podcast and good luck to all the Utah hunters this weekend.

Show Notes:
Intro – About Jonathan – 0:03:53
The Good Ole Days & Line Drives – 0:08:14
Learn from your Attempts & Youth Hunting – 0:19:45
Scouting: Learn the Country & Animal Behavior – 0:25:29
Strategies in New Areas & Rut Hunt Tactics – 0:32:07
Balancing Mobility & Remote Areas – 0:38:59
He Said She Said & Common Mistakes – 0:43:13
Glassing Gear & Routine – 0:48:18
Motivation to Grind & Adapting to Behavior – 0:57:26
Dealing with Pressure & Closing Advice – 1:13:22
Jonathan’s SM & Online Content – 1:20:01

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