Back in September, I accompanied a close friend and loyal WTA Client, “B”, on her first African Safari. We hunted with WTA’s go-to-guy in Zambia (PH Jason), and the hunt just felt charmed. This was my 30th safari, and I have to say that the Luangwa Valley of Zambia maybe...
Columbia Whitetail – The Hidden Gem of Whitetail Hunting
The Columbia Whitetail deer is the western-most subspecies of whitetail deer that are found in North America. Because of their very limited range, they are also one of the least known subspecies of whitetail deer. Columbia Whitetails are much smaller in size than whitetail found in the eastern United states. ...
The Journey Within, A Bird Hunter’s Diary- Wyoming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lis5X0sUQVUWyoming has long been known to have some of the best big game hunting in North America, but it is often overlooked for the quality and diversity of its upland hunting opportunities. In reality there are very few areas that offer the diversity in upland species and terrain for an...
Best Days…in Bolivia
We have all had that “best day” of fishing, hunting, or shooting…etc. that is burned in our memory and we can recall almost every single detail of the trip down to the second. Best day experiences can be as diverse as your outdoor portfolio and as expansive as your umbrella...
My Grandson’s First Hunt in Africa
With my grandson, Alec, living quite near to me here in western Michigan, I have had the opportunity to teach him a bit about hunting. We started target practicing together when he was six years old. Alec has always had a knack for shooting and he loves to spend time...
A Family Safari – Part II
Part II - By Tim Herald We switched camps the next morning, and settled in to my good friend Andrew Pringle’s camp in the mountains of the Bansviaar River Conservancy after a superb lunch of shephard’s pie and fresh salad. Andrew has set himself apart from most outfitters in...
Triple Threat- Backpacking for Grizzlies
By: Mark Peterson In getting prepared for my rifle spring Grizzly Bear hunt, I knew it would be a butt kicker! I also knew that the outfitter, in the area I was going to be hunting, has been taking some giant bears in the past years!!! On this hunt I...
New Zealand’s South Island Hunting – Red Stag, Tahr and More
May 29 - June 6, 2019 Trip Report- Travis Baker New Zealand is paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Whether it's big game hunting, fishing, waterfowl, adventure travel, or simply taking in the sights and sounds, a trip to this pristine country is a must! It was long overdue, but I...
A Saltwater Flats Trip – The Perfect Family Fishing Vacation!
Time is more precious than anything and careful planning is required when it comes to taking time off from work and choosing the right family getaway. More and more fishing lodges are catering to the non-fishing spouse and even families. So, when a customer calls in asking me for my...
The World’s Best Sailfishing
This winter seems like it just will not let go, and in my part of the country, we have only seen the sun about 7 times since December. It has been cold, wet and dreary. Through the past 3 months, I have had one thing to really look forward to,...
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...
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...
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;...
Offshore Fishing’s New Hot Spot
At WTA we are always looking for that next great location to send our clients for both hunting and fishing. We take vetting locations and outfitters very serious, so after I heard a lot of buzz about the incredible billfishing around FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) off the shore of Costa...
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...
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...
Fishing Alaska – Because You Should!
Fishing Alaska - Because You Should! by Tony Witte, Outdoor Adventures Consultant - Fishing & Wingshooting If you love to fish like I do, you already have favorite locations etched into your brain. I have had many opportunities to visit and fish some of the best waters in this country,...
Consultant’s Corner: Traveling with Firearms
This post comes from Sr International Consultant, Frank Cole. For most hunting trips, you will have to deal with the trouble of flying with firearms and ammunition. It can cause a huge headache if you're not prepared going into your trip. Here are 5 quick tips about how you can...
Consultant’s Corner: Traveling to the New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia
When you’re going on a hunt to New Zealand, Australia, or New Caledonia, some special rules will apply. WTA Consultant Frank Cole is a frequent international traveler, and he sat down with us to share some tips on these unique tips and how you can get the most out of...
The Great African Adventure, Part 9: Leaving Chobe
Sunday May 18th Moving Day Chobe River Front We wake up extra early, head out and climb the rocks to the Bushman Paintings and watch the African rise and show us her rosy face. Pictures are taken of the 2000 year old paintings of the giraffe, buffalo, Mopani Worm and...
The Great African Adventure, Part 8: A Lesson from Big Cats
We're almost at the end of Kathy Barry's African travel journals. We rejoin her in Chobe National Park... Friday, May 17th, Savuti Area, Chobe National Park It’s a Beautiful Day in Africa! We see 4 baby wild pigs that have lost their mama- perhaps a lion or maybe a leopard. ...
The Great African Adventure, Part 7: Chobe National Park – Savuti Area
Friday May 16 – Chobe National Park – Savuti Area It occurs to me that our days in Africa are coming to an end. I try not to think about it because every day is better that the one before and everything seems more majestic and powerful. We head out...
The Great African Adventure, Part 6: Leaving Khwai for Chobe National Park
Thursday, May 15. Leaving Khwai for Chobe National Park – Savuti Area Our last morning in Khwai was another bright, chilly gorgeous beginning. We see herds of wildebeests, lovely impala, sand grouse, guinea hens and lots of hornbills. We head back to our lovely camp in Khwai and assist Lawrence...
The Great African Adventure, Part 5 – Sunshine, Elephants, and Leopards
Wednesday May 14 – Khwai Area – North Moremi The elephants continue to parade through our camp at night and skirt around the perimeter in the daylight. Cheri and I and Lawrence watched a big male shake the daylights out a Jackalberry tree and then eat the seed pods like...
The Great African Adventure, Part 4: Elephants, Setswana & Beyonce
Part 4 of The Great African Adventure picks up with Kathy Barry still in Khwai, with her encounters with elephants and learning more Setswana. Tuesday May 13th – Khwai North Moremi Area The next morning we had a nice big cheery pot of coffee and a tasty breakfast and headed...
The Great African Adventure, Part 3: Khwai & The Battle Royale
Part 3 of WTA Travel Services' Client Kathy Barry's story of her 2014 African vacation picks off midway through Monday, May 12, in Khwai... Khwai We arrived in beautiful Khwai, which is north of the Moremi game reserve and went out on an afternoon game drive while camp was...
The Great African Adventure: Part 2
This is a continuation of a previous post we made last week, from the travel journal of WTA Travel Services client Kathy Barry, detailing her African adventure, which included a trip to the Moremi Game Reserve. Sunday May 11 Moremi Game Reserve I woke up really early listening to...
