By Tony Martins CALL ME HUNTER is a “debut” novel by Jim Shockey, a man who is not unfamiliar to consumers of outdoor media and award-winning television productions. For the past 30+ years, he has traveled the world experiencing and documenting a mind-boggling array of cultural diversity with adventures in hunting and wildlife conservation, while promoting a “field-to-table” … [Read more...] about Book Review: “CALL ME HUNTER” by Jim Shockey
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Western Whitetail Honored to be Named as One of 20 Best Deer Hunting Blogs
Recently, Western Whitetail was named as one of Feedspot's 20 Best Deer Hunting Blogs and Websites. To follow Western Whitetail and the other top 19 deer hunting blogs, visit https://blog.feedspot.com/deer_hunting_blogs/. Enjoy! About Western Whitetail Western Whitetail was founded by Darren Choate in 2011 to provide hunters with quality content about … [Read more...] about Western Whitetail Honored to be Named as One of 20 Best Deer Hunting Blogs
Unique, Hunting Elk From a Treestand is Surprisingly Adrenaline-Packed
Hunting elk from a treestand is not an everyday hunting tactic, for me included. On this day, I was struggling to keep up with the small herd as they worked their way up the mountain. I first got into the herd as they were leaving their nighttime feeding grounds heading to their morning beds. As the day warmed up, I gave up the chase as I knew I would not be able to head them … [Read more...] about Unique, Hunting Elk From a Treestand is Surprisingly Adrenaline-Packed
Expert Tips for Shooting a Bull from a Treestand
You’ve done all your homework, found the perfect hotspot, set it up to perfection, and now it is time to kill a bull. Now is the time for all your hard work and patience to pay off. For the ultimate success, follow these expert tips for shooting a bull from a treestand. Tip One: Get the Angle Hunting out of a tree stand for elk is somewhat of a controlled environment. … [Read more...] about Expert Tips for Shooting a Bull from a Treestand
Top Tips to Hunt Elk From a Stand
While the majority of elk hunters prefer to call or spot-and-stalk their quarry, taking a stand can also be a productive hunting method. Regardless of stand choice -- stick-built, ground blind, or treestand -- sitting over a water source during the rut has its merits. The following are tips to make the most of your stand hunting experience this elk season. Boost … [Read more...] about Top Tips to Hunt Elk From a Stand
Boots on the Ground for Elk
Once I have a list of potential areas to check out, it is time to get out into the field. I look for places that are hard to get to and are out of the way. I typically look for spots 2-4 miles from any major road system. I've hunted a few spots closer to roads if they require a steep climb or river crossing to get to them. Most hunters are not willing to put forth the … [Read more...] about Boots on the Ground for Elk
Mule Deer Considerations
If hunting mule deer is something that’s on your radar, or if you’re looking to expand your mule deer hunting opportunities into new areas, there are some great options across the west. For the first-timer out west or first time out-of-state, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Prior to researching new areas, I have some broader considerations that help me … [Read more...] about Mule Deer Considerations
Elk From Above
Often overlooked, a treestand over an elk hot spot may help you punch your tag this fall. In today's digital world, it is easy to find information on elk hunting tactics. “Online experts” cover tactics like calling and decoying; the internet is saturated with information on these popular subjects. However, one elk hunting tactic that is overlooked is the use of a treestand … [Read more...] about Elk From Above
Hunting Handles: They Call Me Chicken Killer
Have a hunting nickname or three? Welcome to the club. People get their nicknames for different reasons. Some are bestowed before birth, but most are earned due to a habit, trait, or event. All of mine came from the woods. Here are the three I hear the most. Known Alias No. 1: HawkeyeAs hunters, our best asset is eyesight. To this point in life, I’ve been blessed with … [Read more...] about Hunting Handles: They Call Me Chicken Killer
Choosing Hearing Protection
Electronic earmuffs are popular with shooting sports enthusiasts. What models are best for you? By Josh Lantz What’s an Electronic Earmuff? An electronic earmuff fits and seals over the ears to block sound just like passive earmuff designs. The key distinction is that they also use external microphones, internal speakers, electronic circuitry and a gain adjustment … [Read more...] about Choosing Hearing Protection