Tips & Tactics

Breaking 200” By Robby DenningWe all know big mule deer are a tough prospect. Some even argue they are the toughest trophy to take in North America. I’ll let the...

Southeast Alaska Rut Hunting Tips Hunting standards are what they are because they are universal, that is, the wording might vary but some staples apply no matter where you are....

Patience by Jared Bloomgren It doesn’t matter what you hunt, where you hunt, or how you hunt; there is one thing that you need on every hunt you partake...

  Early Season Elk Tactics “Go High or Go Home” By Aron Snyder   The peak of the rut is by far the most sought after time to head...

From Complacent to Capable, Striving for Competent By Chas Carmichael How many threads here at Rokslide start with “What pack/frame should I get?”, “First time out West...” or “What tent/tarp/bag/boot/quilt will...

 5 Guide-Tested Techniques for Grizzly Encounters by Billy Molls, Rokslide Guest WriterThe grizzly's claws flung forward over his shoulders in windmill fashion as he charged toward me. Upon spying him...

East to West Part I: Preparing for Your First Western Hunt Part I: Picking the Right Gear By Tye Abell, Rokslide Member As an Eastern hunter living in...

Setups and Things To Consider By Elknut Your setup is one of the most  important and most overlooked things that can blow an encounter in the heat of the moment! A...

By Jared Bloomgren, Rokslide Prostaff Let’s talk trophy or field photos. What defines a trophy photo? It doesn’t have to be a giant buck or bull to qualify. Every animal...

Backcountry Meat Care By Aron Snyder, Rokslide Staff Several Roksliders have asked for an in-depth article on how I handle meat care on a backpack hunt. This is...