Applying for an Elk Tag in Arizona This post comes to you from our TAGS Manager, Eric Pawlak. Arizona Elk Application Deadline ALERT- The 2019 application deadline for Arizona elk tags is fast approaching. Non-residents must have their applications submitted by midnight, February 12th. Draw Results – Mid-March Point...
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...
What Happens After I Take My Trophies on International Hunts?
International hunts are thrilling and a unique experience. With the amazing experience comes things you don’t have to worry about when hunting in your home country. WTA’s International Consultant, Frank Cole, has some excellent tips for how to handle the specifics after you’ve taken your trophies. 1.Customs Broker Hire a...
Consultant’s Corner: Polarized Sunglasses
Travis Baker, WTA hunting & fishing consultant, gave us some tips on how and when to wear polarized sunglasses in the field--and why you should always wear them. Ever wonder what type of lens is best for the environment you'll be in during your next trip? We have your answers!...
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: Late-season Waterfowl Tactics
These 5 tips to improve your late-season waterfowl hunts come to us from WTA consultant Caleb Sutton. 1. Scouting Waterfowl: This is huge during all times of the season but especially late in the game. If you are hunting somewhere in the midwest/prairie states where birds utilize fields, I always...
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...
Consultant’s Corner with Nathan Mrnak: Hunting Opportunities for your Kids
One of the things I am most proud of as an employee of WTA is something I see going on behind the scenes that most of us in the industry don't talk enough about. It's the future of hunting. No, I am not talking about QDM or habitat management. I...
Consultant’s Corner with Travis Baker: Choosing the Right Bonefish Flies
Choosing the right flies or lures is imperative to any successful fishing trip. When it comes to chasing bonefish on the flats, here are a few easy rules you should follow: Match the bottom For the most part, you want the body of your fly to match the color of...
Consultant’s Corner with Wyatt Bowles: Beginner Tips for Setting Trail Cameras
Trail cameras have become super popular in the hunting world over the last decade. They are both a fun and useful tool in helping with hunter’s success. In this article I’m going to go over a few quick tips to hopefully help you get better pics on your cameras this...
Consultant’s Corner with Caleb Sutton: Mule Deer Hunting in the Rut
WTA Consultant Caleb Sutton shared with us some tips on hunting muleys in the rut. 1. Scouting Deer Pre-season scouting is critical to success; knowing particular travel corridors and travel routes will help you out in a big way when the deer start rutting hard. Knowing doe groups are (even...
Consultant’s Corner with Jordan Christensen: Late Season Rifle Elk Hunts
Why should you hunt elk late in the rifle season? WTA Consultant Jordan Christensen has some reasons why and how you should tackle the late season rifle elk hunts. 1. Why these are great Late season rifle elk hunts often get overlooked, and whether you are building points in the...
Consultant’s Corner with Frank Cole: International Travel Tips
Frank Cole travels abroad as much as he can, and he gave us some great tips on how to make the most out of your international hunts. 1. Sign up for government travel programs TSA PreCheck is available through the US Department of Homeland Security gets you through the security...
Consultant’s Corner with Eric Pawlak: Always Carry a Camera Afield
WTA's TAGS Manager, Eric Pawlak, passed along some insights on why you need to take a camera with you to the field and how you can ensure you don't lose those photos later. Preserving your trophy with a quality photograph is so very important. A good snapshot is often better than...
Consultant’s Corner with Jason Berger: Taking the Best Trophy Photograph
Capture your trophy big game to share with others for a lifetime! Jason Berger, Senior OA Consultant, gave us some great tips to help you take the best photograph or album's worth of trophy pictures possible in the field. 1. Pre-Trip Organization For most of us, hunting and fishing...
Consultant’s Corner with Nathan Mrnak – Archery: Shooting Straight
Archery: Shooting Straight WTA’s Director of Operations, Nathan Mrnak, shared with us some tips on how to shoot a bow with more finesse and to hit the target dead-on. Practice the way you hunt Put on all of the gear you wear in the field when you’re shooting. Also, practice...
Consultant’s Corner with Wyatt Bowles: Field Judging Antelope
As I just returned from a successful Pronghorn Antelope hunt in Nevada, field judging antelope is fresh on my mind. Hunting pronghorn antelope is a super fun but challenging. These critters can be extremely hard to field judge. I have a few helpful tips for you that I learned both in the field...
Consultant’s Corner with Travis Baker: How to Tip? How Much?
Tipping: What's Appropriate? Probably the hardest part of your trip will be figuring out what is appropriate to plan to bring to tip. We're always happy to help you figure out your target range when you book, but most of the questions we get fall into these categories. 1. How...
Consultant’s Corner with Caleb Sutton: Early Season Whitetail Deer
5 Tips to Improve Your Odds Taking Early Season Whitetail Deer Scouting Locations: Utilizing aerial photos to predict pinch points, travel corridors, food sources, and water sources to find early season whitetail deer. Use a tool like OnXmaps to make sure you are on public land or have the proper...
Consultant’s Corner with Jordan Christensen: Glassing Western Big Game
5 Tips for Glassing Western Big Game WTA Consultant Jordan Christensen passed along some great tips for improving your glassing and ultimately finding better trophies! Use the Right Gear Quality optics and a tripod are the only pieces of equipment that a hunter can purchase that will immediately make him...
