New Mexico APPLICATION DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING – March 20th As a father there is no hunting partner I would rather have than my kids which is a statement I’m sure aligns with many of the moms, dads and grandparents reading this. We all try to provide exciting and successful trips...
Tired of Winter Yet?
As this blog comes together today, it is a blistering 3-degrees Fahrenheit here in western Nebraska. Days, weeks, and seasons like this really get me thinking “Is there a way to skip the worst parts of winter?” Don’t get me wrong, I’m not the “Whoa-is-me” guy. I enjoy winter. I...
Oregon Blacktail Deer
The Pacific Ghost, as the Columbia Blacktail is known, inhabits the Pacific coast line from as far north as central British Columbia to as far south as the central part of California. The range of the Columbia Blacktail is no more than a couple of hundred miles inland from the...
“Private Land” New Mexico Desert Sheep
Commonly referred to as the “Slam Ram”, the Desert sheep is often times the last sheep on a hunters list to complete their Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep.Desert sheep tags are notoriously difficult to draw in the United States and auction tags are sold for exorbitant amounts of...
Chamois Hunting in France/ WTA Exclusive
When you think of European or mountain hunting, France usually isn’t one of the top destinations that is talked about. I had thought France would be a hard country to bring firearms to. I figured that the country wouldn’t be very hunter friendly. I even doubted, as compared to other...
Consultant’s Corner: Wyoming Elk Tags
APPLYING FOR AN ELK TAG IN THE GREAT STATE OF WYOMING This post comes to you from our TAGS Manager, Eric Pawlak. Wyoming Elk Application Deadline ALERT- The 2019 application deadline for Wyoming elk tags is fast approaching. Non-residents must have their applications submitted by midnight, January 31st. Only on-line applications...
Saskatchewan Whitetail
There is something about whitetail hunting in Saskatchewan that has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Just seeing photos of old, big bodied, chocolate antlered, giant bucks is something that gets the blood pumping in all hunters. This past fall my schedule finally worked out for me,...
Alaska Reindeer Hunting
As a hunting consultant in the industry for over 20 years, I have seen a lot of hunting patterns change. Unfortunately, one of the biggest changes has been in caribou hunting across North America. Call it what you want, global warming, predation, over hunting, government politics, special interest groups, migration...
Canada Whitetail Hunting – Now Is the Time to Plan Your 2019 Hunt!
As the 2018 whitetail season in Canada comes to an end we are reminded that the “North Country” still offers an excellent opportunity at harvesting a world-class whitetail. This season was one of the best we’ve seen in recent years, and our customers came home with some outstanding bucks to...
Australia- Hunting the Wilds of the Northern Territory
This past Summer I had the opportunity to travel with my Father and Brother-in-Law to the Northern Territory of Australia in pursuit of water buffalo and Banteng. As we set out on our journey the excitement built, but like a lot of adventures there was a bit of travel involved;...
Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt – A Father & Daughter Adventure
This story has to start with the fact that I have been truly blessed to have hunted all over North America, and that hunting has been a North Star in both my family life and career. That said, nothing, and I mean nothing, on planet earth prepared me for...
Triple Threat- Archery Antelope
In his quest for the North America 29 x 3, by taking each with a Rifle, Muzzleloader & Bow, Mark Peterson shares his hunt stories we call “Triple Threat”. There are a lot of great options when looking at where to hunt antelope. In my opinion, Colorado, New Mexico and...
Leopard Hunting in Zambia
Leopard Hunting in Zambia By Earl Peterson During early September of 2018, I was heading to Africa with the excitement of a leopard. I had a two-week hunt scheduled with one of WTA’s best African outfitters. It was a leopard and plains game combo hunt on the banks of the...
Wyoming All Species Points Only
Without question, the Consulting team at WTA TAGS field more phone calls on Wyoming hunting opportunities than any other state in the West. This can be attributed to the diverse hunting opportunities that exist across this game-rich state. Wyoming truly offers a hunt that falls under every sportsmen’s bucket list...
The High Altai
When I first started in this business I was certain I’d be doing a fair bit of hunting related travel. However, I always wondered if I’d ever get the chance to hit Mongolia, specifically the area the High Altai argali calls home – the Altai Mountains of the extreme northwestern...
Alaska Caribou – Why you Should be Applying in This Trophy Unit
When I first got started in this industry nearly 20 years ago, you could hunt just about anywhere in the “North Country” and come home with a couple of nice caribou. Unfortunately, those days are long gone. Climate change, pressure, subsistence hunting, over grazing, predation have all played roles in...
Tanzania – New Area – Great Price, Lots of Buffalo
Tanzania – new area- great prices, lots of buffalo I just returned from a trial run on a new area in Tanzania with one of our favorite outfitters.. Our outfitter took over Nalika WMA last year toward the end of season, so this was the first season to go full...
Botswana; THE Place for Giant Kudu
Botswana; THE Place for Giant Kudu by Tim Herald, WTA Owner & Consultant I recently returned from another fantastic trip to Botswana as I hosted two groups of WTA clients. This is 3 out of 4 years I have done a hosted trip, to Botswana, and they are always a...
Summertime Black Bear Hunting on the White Mountain Apache
Summertime Black Bear Hunting on the White Mountain Apache by Travis Baker, OA Senior Hunting, Fishing, TAGS Consultant I recently returned from a successful black bear hunt on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation (WMA) in east-central Arizona. I have bear hunted in Alaska, multiple Canadian provinces, and the lower...
Red Stag in Argentina – Big Game Hunting The “Off Season”
Red Stags in Argentina By: Tim Herald Typically, North American hunters are accustomed to big game seasons primarily being in the fall months of September through November or December. Our spring offers turkey hunting and some bear hunts, but pursuing antlered game is off the table outside of some exotics....
Hawaii – Hunting in Paradise
Hawaii- Hunting in Paradise by Mark Peterson Because we are currently in the middle of the spring break season, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is where would I recommend taking my family next year? This is often followed by my comment that “I can only take so...
Brazil Peacock Bass
Brazil Peacock Bass - Freshwater Heaven by: WTA Consultant Tim Herald I recently returned from a trip to the Amazon basin with a small group of anglers (friends) to fish for the aggressive peacock bass. This was a trip to get first hand knowledge of an outfitter we wanted to...
Tags Drawn and Lessons Learned
by Eric Pawlak – (Director WTA TAGS) Boy, have I made some mistakes … The greatest tag I’ve ever drawn was a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep tag in Montana. After studying the data, I applied for the tag I estimated to have the very best non-resident odds of drawing. This...
Marco Polo Sheep Hunt in Tajikistan
I recently had the opportunity to go on a WTA hosted hunt, with Mark Peterson, to Tajikistan in search of a Marco Polo sheep. One would think that having my own underground 100 yard rifle range would give me an edge while hunting Marco Polo sheep, but I'm here to...
Triple Threat – Woodland Caribou Rifle/Bow
Woodland Caribou in Newfoundland with rifle & bow, by Mark Peterson In his quest for the North America 29 X 3, by taking each with a Rifle, Muzzleloader & Bow, Mark Peterson shares his hunt stories in a series we call “Triple Threat”. It is easy to pick the location...
Triple Threat – Muskox Rifle
Rifle Muskox in Nunavut, by Mark Peterson In his quest for the North America 29 X 3, by taking each with a Rifle, Muzzleloader & Bow, Mark Peterson shares his hunt stories in a series we call “Triple Threat”. Muskox have inhabited the Arctic region for thousands of years and...
Triple Threat – Archery Rocky Mountain Elk
ARCHERY ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK IN COLORADO, BY MARK PETERSON In his quest for the North America 29 X 3, by taking each with a Rifle, Muzzleloader & Bow, Mark Peterson shares his hunt stories in a series we call “Triple Threat”. To say that I was a nervous wreck before...
Triple Threat – Shiras Moose
Rifle Shiras Moose in Idaho, by Mark Peterson In his quest for the North America 29 X 3, by taking each with a Rifle, Muzzleloader & Bow, Mark Peterson shares his hunt stories in a series we call “Triple Threat”. The Shiras moose may be the smallest bodied and antlered moose...
Triple Threat – Mule Deer
Muzzleloader Mule Deer in Colorado, by Mark Peterson In his quest for the North America 29 X 3, by taking each with a Rifle, Muzzleloader & Bow, Mark Peterson shares his hunt stories in a series we call “Triple Threat”. One of the best areas period in the west to...
Hunting in Mongolia – Part Four
This four part blog series features the adventures of WTA Client Earl Peterson, who recently traveled to Mongolia in search of Gobi Argali, Hangai Argali and Gobi Ibex. PART 4 - GOBI IBEX I am a near 70 year old hunter and chose Mongolia on the recommendation of my son, Mark Peterson, owner...
