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5 Antelope Hunts to Consider This Year

Travis Baker
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  • Travis Baker
Species: Antelope
Location: United StatesMontanaNew MexicoWyoming

The pronghorn antelope is one of the most iconic big game animals in the West.  It’s a hunt that everyone can and should partake in as there’s a wide variety of them out there.  Antelope is a great introductory hunt to western big game hunting as it’s affordable and highly successful.  Whether you’re a serious trophy hunter who’s already harvested a few and is still looking to break that magical 82” mark or simply wanting to put some great venison in the freezer, the consultants at WTA will have a hunt for you.  The 2020 season is right around the corner and it’s shaping up to be an incredible year!  A relatively mild winter followed by above average spring moisture means a healthy herd and great horn growth.  Our team arranges hundreds of antelope hunts every year and we work with some of the top outfitters in the West.  Here are a handful of available antelope hunts for the 2020 season.  For a complete listing or to check out all of the hunting and fishing trips that we offer be sure to visit our website and follow us on social media.

Trophy Antelope Hunt in New Mexico’s Gila – Landowner Tag Included

August 15-17, August 22-24

One of the top trophy antelope hunts in the West.  The landowner tag is for unit 16 and the hunting will take place on one of the premier private ranches in the unit.  This hunt is for serious trophy antelope hunters looking to crack that 80” mark!

Trophy Antelope Hunts in the Gila

Wyoming Trophy Antelope Hunts – 100% Draw

September 18-20, September 21-23 (Town Hunt from Motel)

Wyoming is the crown jewel when it comes to antelope hunting.  It is said that Wyoming is home to more antelope than people!  This hunt takes place on some of the finest private ranches in all of Wyoming with one of the top outfitters in the state.   

Wyoming Trophy Antelope Hunts

New Mexico Private Land Antelope Hunt With Landowner Tag

August 22-25, August 25-27

This 90,000+ acre ranch in New Mexico is home to a tremendous number of antelope including some incredible trophy bucks.  A very limited number of hunters will be taken this season. 

New Mexico Antelope Hunt - Over the Counter Tags

Montana Antelope and Upland Bird Combo

September 13-15, September 17-19

Hunt this 50,000 acre Reservation in eastern Montana with a long time WTA outfitter.  Book an antelope only or combine it with great mixed-bag bird hunting over well-trained dogs.  Antelope license included in price!

Montana Antelope and Upland Bird Combo

Archery Antelope Hunts in the Heart of Wyoming

Early September (5-day hunt)

This archery antelope hunt takes place on a 40,000  acre family ranch in some of the finest antelope country in all of Wyoming.  Hunting is done from permanent ground and elevated blinds over water sources.  100% draw (deadline is May 31). 

Archery Antelope Hunts in the Heart of Wyoming

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Why Europe Should Be Your Next Hunting Destination

Why Europe Should Be Your Next Hunting Destination

When hunters think of the ultimate adventures, Africa and Alaska are usually at the top of the list. Yet tucked away in Europe is a world-class hunting experience that most never know enough about to wish for. It’s a mistake, one I made myself for years, until a recent trip to Slovakia opened my eyes to what hunting in the Old World is truly like. In Europe, centuries of tradition reshape your thoughts about international hunting.

The Hunt You Didn’t Expect

My group of seven rolled into Slovakia in early August, the perfect time for the roe deer rut. We had booked five tags per person through WTA, which initially made me nervous. How could taking that many animals be sustainable? But game management in Europe works on an entirely different level. Their wildlife departments track populations down to individual animals, maintaining detailed records unlike anything we have in the States. They issue licenses based on precise population data, and in many areas, they still need to conduct additional culls because game numbers are so healthy.

The hunting itself felt foreign yet familiar. Watching roe bucks chase does across open ag fields reminded me of hunting pronghorn during the rut. We watched as bucks chased does miles over the horizon, only to return and chase more. We would use the standing corn and sunflower rows for cover, glassing open areas where roe deer congregated on clover and alfalfa food plots.

The guides knew every ridge and valley, pointing out where certain bucks lived and separating solid trophies from medal-class deer. Some mornings started at 3 a.m., with hunters in position before dawn. While some stayed afield all day, others slipped back to the lodge for a late-morning feast and rest before the evening hunt.

More than One Species

The hunting was amazing, and we were not limited to roe deer. Once we arrived, we learned that we could add mouflon and red stag to our hunt. Wild boar roamed the same areas. Come September, fallow deer would be available as well. It’s a mixed-bag type of hunt, where you can customize your hunt on the fly.

The mouflon hunting took us into mountains that could have been transplanted from Montana. We parked at the end of a logging road and stalked through timber, glassing for those distinctive curved horns. On one stalk, we heard an odd noise: two mouflon rams butting heads. Following the sound, we intercepted a bachelor band of rams, all jostling and sparring as they moved through the forest. When the biggest ram separated from the group at 70 yards, I made my shot at a free-range animal that had lived wild in these mountains for years.

The quality of the animals shocked everyone. Multiple hunters took mouflon that exceeded expectations. One member of our group dropped a 320″ red stag that wasn’t even on our radar when we planned the trip. These aren’t high-fence operations—this is free-range hunting across extremely varied terrain.

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Hunting Croatia: Europe’s Overlooked Paradise

Hunting Croatia: Europe’s Overlooked Paradise

Croatia may be best known for its thousand-plus Dalmatian islands and historic cities like Dubrovnik, but it’s far more than a sightseer’s paradise. This diverse country also ranks among the world’s premier hunting destinations—rivaling Spain and Africa in both variety and quality of game. From the lowlands along the Danube River where some of Europe’s largest red stags reside, to the rugged mountain ranges that harbor massive brown bears, to the coast where mouflon roam, Croatia offers hunters an incredible range of hunting opportunities. Croatia has long been one of WTA’s most popular destinations. And it just keeps getting better!

Here are some of the top choices, beginning in the north and stretching south to cover the full breadth of the country.

Croatian Mountain Lodge: Red Stag, Roe Deer, Brown Bear, Fallow Deer, & Mouflon

Worldwide Trophy Adventures offers a jewel in the Dinaric Alps. This hunting lodge is one of a kind. One of our most popular destinations sits just west of Zagreb, near the town of Ogulin. Our beautiful four-bedroom lodge sits in a secluded forested area surrounded by a variety of species. The surrounding woods hold brown bear, red stag, fallow stag, mouflon, wild boar, roe deer, and more. A world-class staff, excellent meals, and personable guides await your visit above the Adriatic Sea.

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Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure in Argentina: Dove Hunting, Big Game, and Stunning Scenery

Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure in Argentina: Dove Hunting, Big Game, and Stunning Scenery

I just returned from an unforgettable 12-day trip to Argentina. It was my 5th visit, but this one was by far the best.

I hosted a group of 13 friends and clients who flew from Montana to Atlanta, then boarded a red-eye flight to Buenos Aires. We arrived at 9:00 a.m. the next day, where a charter bus was waiting to take us to a beautiful estate just three hours outside the city. As we drove up, we were welcomed by the sound of millions of doves in the air and the charm of a historic lodge built in the early 1900s. This property once hosted European dignitaries for exclusive hunting trips, and now, it’s open to those seeking an exceptional experience.

After a quick lunch of perfectly cooked beef tenderloin, we headed straight to our first dove hunt. Our guides kept apologizing for the slow action, but honestly, it was wingshooting like nothing I’d ever seen. There was never a moment without doves in the air. We each went through almost a full case of shells in a matter of hours—truly unbelievable!

That evening, we enjoyed another fantastic meal under the stars of the Argentinian night, (pictured below). The next day, we split into two groups—one group went fishing for golden dorado, while the other continued dove hunting. Every boat caught fish and the dove hunting was even faster than the day before. We ended the day by swapping groups and doing the same activities again. Once more, all the boats came back with fish, and countless 20-gauge shells were fired. This is a perfect addition to a big game hunt and well worth a few extra days if you have the time.

Learn About this Dove Hunt

On the third day, we said goodbye to this amazing place and headed back to Buenos Aires. From there, we took a private charter to one of our top stag hunting destinations. I’ve been to this free-range estate four times before, accompanying guests on our exclusive March roar hunts. This property has hosted numerous Cabela’s SOA events and hundreds of clients, and we’ve always had great success here. This year was no different. The first day was a bit slow, but we still took two stags, a few blackbuck, and a buffalo. On the second day, things really picked up with 10 stags, more blackbuck, and another gold-medal buffalo.

As always, the hospitality at this estancia was exceptional, and the big game hunting, especially for free-range stags, was top-notch. After bidding farewell to my group as they headed home, I caught a domestic flight to San Martin in the Andes, a new leg of the trip for me but a staple of WTA offerings. This part of the journey completely blew me away. The landscape was stunning, with mountains that reminded me of the western U.S.

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