With the first turkey season of the year opening in Florida, it was easy to decide that my first Turkey hunt of the Spring would be for an Osceola turkey in central Florida. The southern zones of Florida open up the first week of March, which is much earlier than...
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,...
2019 Is Shaping up to be an Incredible Elk Season
2018 was one of the driest years we’ve seen in recent history, especially across the southwest. Some of the old time outfitters in New Mexico’s Gila said they had never seen it that dry. Last Spring while driving through New Mexico and into eastern Arizona for a black bear hunt...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Kamchatka “Brown Bear” Bucket List – Russia
Kamchatka “Brown Bear” Bucket List – Russia By: Jason Berger – Manager- Worldwide Trophy Adventures For many avid sportsmen the brown bear is at the top of the bucket list. If you are like me, Alaska is the first place that comes to mind when thinking of a brown bear...
Baited Black Bear Hunting In the Canadian Wilderness
Baited Black Bear Hunting In the Canadian Wilderness Time to Emerge From Your Den! By Jason Berger - Manager, WTA Outdoor Adventures Over the past decade and a half, I’ve recommended fully guided hunting trips to thousands of sportsmen. I’ve heard it all, up-to and including, “I want to hunt...
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...
Free Range Bison Tags
Free Range Bison Tags by Eric Pawlak – WTA TAGS DIRECTOR When applying for free range bison tags in the United States your options are extremely limited. The state that seems to garnish the most attention - Utah. This state is definitely at the forefront of people’s minds, for those...
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...
Hunting in Spain – Part One
This two part blog series features the adventures of WTA Consultant Tim Herald, as he travels to Spain in search of Ibex. PART 1 – Beceite Ibex & Sierra Nevada Ibex If you get to know me at all, you will quickly learn that I am not a species collector...
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 Three
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 3 - MARAL STAG, MONGOLIAN WOLF & WHITE-TAILED GAZELLE My hunt in Mongolia during this past July was a way, for me the “senior”...
Hunting in Mongolia – Part Two
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 2 - HAGAI ARGALI This past July, I had the opportunity to hunt argali and ibex in Mongolia. In our first camp, I was...
