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Father’s Day Memories
Father's Day Memories This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FoodSaver®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. by Darren Choate Each year, as Father's Day approaches, my mind conjures up time spent with my two--now grown--sons....
Iowa Whitetail, Outside the Fence At Timberghost
Iowa Whitetail, Outside the Fence at Timberghost | Tim Neal Iowa Whitetail, Outside the Fence at Timberghost The author embarks on an Iowa whitetail deer hunting adventure with Timberghost Outfitters. by Tim Neal Flying back from an unsuccessful caribou hunt in...
Are You Tuff Enough?
Are You Tuff Enough? by Brian Curtis THE STORY Many of us have loved ones, friends or know someone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. The physical and emotional challenges of battling this disease are difficult and strenuous not only for those directly...
Epic Tuna Adventure
Epic Tuna Adventure Don’t let your assumption of last minute travel prices foil your adventuring spirit. Epic Tuna Adventure by Shelton Boggess Whenever I heard about someone having a last-minute opportunity to go on a cool fishing or hunting trip and they jumped on a...
That Time of the Year
That Time of the Year by Jaqub Gurule It was that time of the year again. Time to start reloading and checking my checklist to make sure, I had all my things together. This October was my fifth year of being diagnosed with MS. I am driven to succeed at my passions; MS...
Give Elk Hunting a Try
That Time of the Year by Jaqub Gurule It was that time of the year again. Time to start reloading and checking my checklist to make sure, I had all my things together. This October was my fifth year of being diagnosed with MS. I am driven to succeed at my passions; MS...
Freezer Full of Meat and a Thousand Elk Lessons Learned
Give Elk Hunting a Try by Rodney Evans As I settled the pin on the target, my mind wandered. It was 98-degrees in Georgia in the middle of July, but none of that mattered. Continuing to aim, I focused my mind on getting prepared for my September 1st date in Colorado...
Chasing 300 FPS, for the Little Guy
Freezer Full of Meat and a Thousand Elk Lessons Learned by Chad de Alva Opening morning found me rallying down a dirt road to meet up with a friend, Colton Choate, who had graciously offered to guide my rookie self. Within minutes of linking up with Colton, we were...
Archery Coues Challenge
Chasing 300 FPS, for the Little Guy Speed doesn’t have to be a big guy’s game. by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief Chasing 300 fps? I remember when I first started bowhunting; it was right around the time I became a teenager. During my teens, I spent countless hours...
Hunting Draw Odds, the Truth
Archery Coues Challenge by Steven Satran Archery is never easy; it takes focus, patience, skill, and practice to succeed. Hunting is the same way; you need to have the motivation to get through limited sleep, hours of driving on roads that vary from wide open...
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Trail Camera: Hide & Seek
Trail Camera: Hide & Seek | Darren Choate Trail Camera: Hide & Seek by Darren Choate For me, checking trail cameras reminds me of what Christmas as a kid felt like -- you never knew what you would unveil while unwrapping gifts. Now, it's the long wait or...
Poaching, Its Consequences
Poaching, Its Consequences | Bob Robb Poaching, Its Consequences by Bob Robb Talk about being between a rock and a hard place. One of my hunting buddies, back in the day, turned out to be a poacher. When I found out, I found myself on the horns of a dilemma – do I say...
Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019
Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019 Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019 Exploring untraveled paths and wild territories opens our minds, sharpens our wits, lifts our spirits, and brings us closer to the people we depend on. We find...
Urine-based Scents to be Banned; Louisiana Hunters and Sportsmen – ACT NOW!
Urine-based Scents to be Banned; Louisiana Hunters and Sportsmen – ACT NOW! LOUISIANA IS CONSIDERING A BAN ON NATURAL DEER URINE BECAUSE OF MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND CWD (CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE). Dear Louisiana Hunters and Sportsmen, We need your help. The Louisiana...
Meet Zach Bowhay, NEW Editor In Chief
Meet Zach Bowhay, NEW Editor In Chief Meet Zach Bowhay, NEW Editor In Chief We are excited to announce that we have a new Editor In Chief at Western Whitetail. Past EIC and Founder, Darren Choate is passing the torch to Bowhay as he sets his focus on other important...
Poaching, Its Consequences
Poaching, Its Consequences | Bob Robb Poaching, Its Consequences by Bob Robb Talk about being between a rock and a hard place. One of my hunting buddies, back in the day, turned out to be a poacher. When I found out, I found myself on the horns of a dilemma – do I say...
Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019
Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019 Nemo First Lite Field Collection, Coming Soon 2019 Exploring untraveled paths and wild territories opens our minds, sharpens our wits, lifts our spirits, and brings us closer to the people we depend on. We find...
Urine-based Scents to be Banned; Louisiana Hunters and Sportsmen – ACT NOW!
Urine-based Scents to be Banned; Louisiana Hunters and Sportsmen – ACT NOW! LOUISIANA IS CONSIDERING A BAN ON NATURAL DEER URINE BECAUSE OF MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND CWD (CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE). Dear Louisiana Hunters and Sportsmen, We need your help. The Louisiana...
Are You Tuff Enough?
Are You Tuff Enough? by Brian Curtis THE STORY Many of us have loved ones, friends or know someone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. The physical and emotional challenges of battling this disease are difficult and strenuous not only for those directly...
Grand Canyon: The Complete Experience
Grand Canyon: The Complete Experience by Kristin Hooten The Grand Canyon spans 277 miles, which is a far more vast area to explore than just inside the National Park Boundaries. The following POI suggestions are all in the Grand Canyon; however, a few are outside of...
Ski Mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering ...the opportunity to take this class opened my eyes to a completely new sport during a time of year that I otherwise dread. Off Season Alternatives, Ski Mountaineering By Shelton Boggess In Alaska, there are two things to do in the winter: build a...
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Nemo Spike Storm
Nemo Spike Storm Nemo's Spike Storm tent is extremely lightweight, yet provides durability for any backpacking adventure. The unique tent features setup with a single trekking pole. The pole pocket is reinforced and houses the trekking pole (not included). Reinforced...
Maven B.2 11×45 Binocular
Maven B.2 11x45 Binocular Maven B.2 11x45 Binocular The Maven B.2 11x45 binocular is an Abbe-Koenig prism binocular constructed on a magnesium-body and is nitrogen-filled. The lenses offer excellent light transmission (~95%) and are both scratch and oil resistant....
Top 5 Show Season Products
The Top 5 Products from Show Season 2018 by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief 5 | Sig Sauer Zulu9 15x56 Bino "Ultra-premium mid to long range binocular utilizes the unique and efficient Abbe-Koenig prism designed to produce the highest in light transmission and...
Dead Center Archery Products Pro Bow Balancer
Dead Center Archery Products Pro Bow Balancer The Dead Center Archery Products Pro Bow Balancer is a revolutionary tool to take the guess work out of stabilizer and weight configuration and eliminates the notion of "Close Enough." Proper balance Does Matter when it...
Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Blind
NEW | Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Blind FEATURES The revolutionary Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Blind is the Blind Without A Blind Spot™. It’s constructed with exclusive one-way see-through walls that let you see all of your surroundings without being...
15×56 mm HD Binocular from Meopta
NEW | Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Blind FEATURES The revolutionary Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Blind is the Blind Without A Blind Spot™. It’s constructed with exclusive one-way see-through walls that let you see all of your surroundings without being...
Danner Powderhorn Hunting Boots
15x56 mm HD Binocular, the Meopta MeoStar® A 15x56 mm HD binocular--Meopta developed the MeoStar® 15x56 mm HD to be a great long-range binocular that works well in low-light. The 56mm objective, as well as their proprietary lens coatings are designed to deliver...
Exo Mountain Gear K3500
Danner Powderhorn Hunting Boots Danner Powderhorn hunting boots will get you in and out of the backcountry, as well as everywhere in between. by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief This season, I put the Danner Powderhorns to the test, while hunting a diversity of terrain....
Sig Sauer KILO2200MR
Exo Mountain Gear K3500 by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief The Exo Mountain Gear K3500 is a highly adaptable pack constructed from 500d Cordura and 420d Diamond Ripstop. Its standard 3500 cubic inches makes it perfect for day hunting, while its extended capacity of...
Loading Your Exo Mountain Backpack
Sig Sauer KILO2200MR by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief On every hunt I was on in 2017--whether it was archery or rifle; elk, antelope or deer--the one gear item I could not live without was my rangefinder, a Sig Sauer KILO2200MR. The KILO2200MR provides distance...