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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
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...
Freezer Full of Meat and a Thousand Elk Lessons Learned
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...
Chasing 300 FPS, for the Little Guy
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...
Archery Coues Challenge
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...
Hunting Draw Odds, the Truth
Hunting Draw Odds If you are one of the many Western Hunters that applies to hunt several states each year, then you understand the importance of having the best hunting draw odds data at your disposal. To draw Western hunts, the Western Hunter needs more than the...
A Coues Quest
A Coues Quest A Whitetail hunt gone Western! by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief After glassing a group of deer well over a mile away, but knowing there was a good buck in the group, I made the long journey their way. The route took me across the desert floor, followed...
Mountain Lion Adventure
Mountain Lion Adventure by Bryan Campos Central Nevada offers an array of wildlife ranging from deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, bear, coyote, bobcats, and mountain lion. It’s rare to come across felines such as bobcats and mountain lions out in the wild. Most...
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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...
Get in the Groove
Get in the Groove | Darren Choate Get in the Groove by Darren Choate A few years ago I was hunting deer with a friend. Not having much luck one day, we ended up at a small cafe for a bite to eat. While we were talking and waiting for our food, I reached for my left...
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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15×56 mm HD Binocular from Meopta
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...
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Danner Powderhorn Hunting Boots
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....
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Exo Mountain Gear K3500
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...
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Sig Sauer KILO2200MR
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...
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Loading Your Exo Mountain Backpack
Loading Your Exo Mountain Backpack How to properly load your Exo Mountain Backpack... In this new video, Steve Speck walks you through how to properly load your gear in to an Exo Mountain Gear pack. There are also some backcountry gear tips in the video as well.
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Mobile Scouting – onXmaps Hunt
Mobile Scouting With onXmaps Hunt Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to get your scout on. Regardless if you are pursuing Midwest whitetails or elk in the West, we all understand the importance of knowing our quarry and its behavior. While a few...
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Prepare Now for a Better Deer Season with Advantage Blinds
Prepare Now for a Better Deer Season with Advantage Blinds The steps you take in the Spring, can make a huge difference in what kind of deer season you have next fall. And one of the best ways to improve the odds of success next season is to install Advantage...
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The Hunting Plot That Keeps On Giving
New Evolved Harvest Shot Plot Grows Tons Of Sweet, Late-Season Forage For Deer Hunting Plot Baton Rouge, LA (March 9, 2017) – Brassicas are a family of fast-growing leafy-green forage annuals that include turnips, beets, rapes and kales. In addition to their highly...
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Exo Mountain Gear: K² 2000 Daypack
K² 2000 Daypack, from Exo Mountain Gear The K² 2000 is designed specifically with the day hunter in mind — focusing on ease of use and quick access. Product Description Built and ready to haul! The 2000 bag on the K² frame is ready to haul heavy loads at any given...
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Number 1: Sig KILO 850/1250 Rangefinders
Top Five Products at SHOT Show 2017 1. Sig KILO 850 and 1250 Rangefinders: Although these two new rangefinders were released in mid-2016, their impact on the market cannot be overlooked. Sig's KILO 2000 capabilities are designed with the extreme long-range hunter in...
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