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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...
Last Minute Muley
Last Minute Muley by Thomas Grill Due to work obligations, I was allotted very little down time this past hunting season. It was already the middle of Wyoming’s deer rifle season, and I was chomping at the bit to get a chance to go hunting. With a few open days in my...
World’s Record Non-Typical Coues Deer
The Pope And Young Club Announces A Potential New World’s Record Non-Typical Coues Deer Chatfield, MN – In December of 2015, Terry Edwards of San Carlos, Arizona took an incredible Coues deer that may be the new Pope and Young Club Non-Typical World’s Record. “My...
Rainy, Reindeer Adventure
Rainy, Reindeer Adventure by Tim Neal When I told my wife that I had booked a hunt through Jim Shockey Hunting Adventures at the SCI show, “You booked a hunt where and for what?” was her response. I said that I was going to the Aleutian Islands to archery hunt...
To Top It Off
To Top It Off With a rifle Coues tag in my pocket, and a custom rifle in my hands, I was in need of a riflescope to top it off. by Darren Choate Hunting Coues deer, and more precisely, shooting at Coues deer is a complicated and challenging feat. First, the target is...
First Day Coues
First Day Coues by Conrad Sheley My hunt began in January 2016. I love chasing Coues deer during the rut and I've taken three Pope and Young bucks doing just that. This year was different; I wasn’t hunting alone, my wife, son, and father decided that they also wanted...
A Whitetail Plan
A Whitetail Plan “I love it when a well-laid out plan comes together!” by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief As I prepared for the 12-hour trip to Oklahoma facing me the next day, I happened to check my Facebook feed. Greg Allen, owner of Bend of the River Outfitters in...
Field Judging Whitetail: Don’t Forget Your Fractions
Field Judging Whitetail: Don't Forget Your Fractions by Darren Choate Two days after Thanksgiving, I was able to harvest a nice Coues Whitetail buck--the complete story will be out soon. On the first day of the hunt, I passed up what I thought was an 80-inch buck. My...
On Our Own on the Arizona Strip
On Our Own on the Arizona Strip by Armando J. Ruiz I couldn’t believe it happened. We had applied for the coveted Arizona Strip, and we drew tags. I was beyond disbelief; yet, I was excited beyond words for the opportunity to chase giant mule deer bucks in one of the...
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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...
Nameless: Giant DIY Public Land Whitetail Buck
Nameless: Giant DIY Public Land Whitetail Buck | The Element by The Element After hunting private parcels out of state for over a dozen years, Tyler Jones of The Element makes the best of a bad wind, deciding to go hunt public land in Kansas and it pays off in a big...
Mr. Curly: 178-inch Texas Whitetail
Mr. Curly: 178-inch Texas Whitetail | Ryan Burrus Mr. Curly: 178-inch Texas Whitetail by Ryan Burrus Take a step back in time to 2010. It was August in Texas and it was HOT! My cameras had been out for a month trying to help me compile my hit list for the season. We...
Strengthening Your Archery Muscles
Strengthening Your Archery Muscles | Samantha Lance Strengthening Your Archery Muscles by Samantha Lance Have you ever picked up your bow after a long hiatus of shooting, and realize that you have trouble drawing it? Or perhaps you are a beginning shooter and don’t...
Wyoming Deer Hunt in Hot Weather
Wyoming Deer Hunt in Hot Weather | Bob Robb Wyoming Deer Hunt in Hot Weather by Bob Robb Hunting southeastern Wyoming one October conditions went from bad to worse, meaning windy as heck to mega hot, with daytime temps pushing 90 degrees. The answer? Forget the spot...
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...
Leftover Big Game Tags Still Available
Leftover Big Game Tags Still Available The Arizona Game and Fish Department has advised that there are still a lot of big game tags available for those that were unsuccessful in this year’s draw. For deer there are 1,614 leftover tags available, but they are mostly...
BLM Ponders What to do With Coal-bed Methane Roads
BLM Ponders What to do With Coal-bed Methane Roads CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is studying what to do with 600 miles (960 kilometers) of roads that once served the Power River Basin's coal-bed methane industry. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the...
The Grand Canyon: A Sneak Peak in Depth
The Grand Canyon: A Sneak Peak in Depth by Kristin Hooten It is no mystery why the Grand Canyon is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. With nearly six million visitors annually, the Grand Canyon National Park is an exquisite site with views that...
Dave Brinker: Country Road
Music From An Outdoorsman's Perspective, Dave Brinker by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief While traveling for "Show Season," I spent a few evenings out with friends at one event or another. On one such night, I ended up with an opportunity to hear a new, up-and-comer to...
Mountain Money Match
You're invited to our latest exciting event at Mill Creek Shooting Resort When: July 8 and 9 Where: Saguache, Colorado Shoot cool in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. BULLETS BBQ AND A HUGE PARTY is how our match will go down. REGISTER TODAY! The Match Our goal when...
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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Number 2: Swarovski X5(i) Rifle Scope
Top Five Products at SHOT Show 2017 2. Swarovski X5(i) Rifle Scope: Backed by the Swarovski reputation and warranty, the X5i has all of the features required for the long range hunter. The spring retention system offers a wide range of adjustment, making it extreme...
Number 3: Stealth Cam DS4K
Top Five Products at SHOT Show 2017 3. Stealth Cam DS4K: This new trail-camera is capable of taking images at 30 megapixels; yes, you read that correctly, 30 megapixels! With an image that size, you can create a mural with your favorite image on your living room wall....
Number 4: Danner Powderhorn
Top Five Products at SHOT Show 2017 4. Danner Powderhorn: Available as a non-insulated, 400G and 1000G, this new boot covers the gamut of Western and Whitetail hunters. It's stitchdown design is perfect for durability in rough, rugged terrain. The full-grain leather...