Make memories this Father's Day, year! Each year, as Father's Day approaches, my mind conjures up time spent with my two--now-grown--sons. Though we have many memories together, those most special to me are the ones spent hunting together. Likewise, most of my special memories as a child stem from hunts with my stepfather. From an early age, I accompanied him on several … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Memories
Western Whitetail
Bowhunt Big Bucks on Public, Get Results This Year
It’s a well-known fact that all but six states in the United States have a huntable population of whitetail deer. A few of these states are better known than others for producing big bucks. Every whitetail populated state has in common public land hunting opportunities. Public land comes in different forms, including county-owned, state-owned, federal-owned, and even … [Read more...] about Bowhunt Big Bucks on Public, Get Results This Year
Hunting Mountain Whitetails: Here are Fundamentals for Killer Success
The quest: whitetail with a bow. Hunting Mountain Whitetails By Jon Gabrio I grew up in Washington, a state that is not known for exceptional whitetail hunting. I was introduced to hunting mountain whitetail by my dad and a few of his buddies in my teenage years. Now, in my early 30’s, I’ve truly grown to love the chase of the elusive Northwest … [Read more...] about Hunting Mountain Whitetails: Here are Fundamentals for Killer Success
Outstanding Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear You Need to Know
Deer Hunting Gear That Survived a West Texas Field Test - A Gear Roundup Last year I had the opportunity to hunt with a small, family-owned and operated outfit in West Texas, Hargrove Hunts, which specializes in reasonably-priced, semi-guided whitetail hunts near Raton, TX. This November found me right back there again -- field testing some cool new deer hunting … [Read more...] about Outstanding Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear You Need to Know
Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Hunt
A backpack hunt may be just what you need to reinvigorate your soul. My first backpack hunt was a true challenge. With each breath, I could feel the moisture building on the inside of my sleeping bag. Laying awake right before my alarm sounded, I tried to steal any last bit of warmth I could before crawling out of my tent and braving the cold. Not far away, there were … [Read more...] about Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Hunt
Avoid These 10 Bowhunting Blunders
For Bowhunting Success, Learn How to Avoid 10 Top Blunders The bedrock of successful bowhunting is not your skills as a woodsman – though they are foundational, no? – but your ability to place a broadhead-tipped arrow on target, every time. Doing so requires an archer to do those things that maximize accuracy, as well as avoid other things that will doom your bowhunt from … [Read more...] about Avoid These 10 Bowhunting Blunders
Raffle Tag
Raffle Tag Here is my AZ Special Raffle tag. By Darren Choate … [Read more...] about Raffle Tag
Kansas Bruiser
Kansas Bruiser I saw this buck in a distant winter wheat field early one morning. I made a few grunt call to no avail. However, later that morning, the buck appeared right underneath the tree I was sitting in. Apparently, the buck had tended his doe and was now looking for a fight. I made an almost straight down shot at approximately 6 yards; the buck went about 40 more … [Read more...] about Kansas Bruiser
2020 AZ Archery Bull
2020 AZ Archery Bull The conditions in 2020 were challenging for elk hunting; it was hot and dry! It finally came together for me on the 9th day of the hunt. By Darren Choate … [Read more...] about 2020 AZ Archery Bull
My AZ Super Raffle Buck
My AZ Super Raffle Buck I was luck enough to win the AZ Super Raffle Whitetail tag in 2020/2021. I hunted for over 50 days before taking this buck. By Darren Choate … [Read more...] about My AZ Super Raffle Buck