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Early Season Archery Whitetails – WTA Top Picks

Jason Berger
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Location: United States

Looking to archery hunt big whitetails? Take advantage of the early season and extend your hunting season without sacrificing quality? Early season whitetail hunting can be very rewarding and provide great opportunities to hunt trophy class bucks in their summer patterns. WTA has picked our top 5 early season destinations with dates available starting September 2020.

Kentucky

WOW, NEW FOR THE FALL 2020! This is the one you have been waiting for. Semi-guided early season velvet whitetail hunts in the bluegrass state. Our outfitter has access to approximate 50+ private farms managed for trophy deer. The guides will do all the work to set you up for success. This is one of our top picks for any archery hunter looking for an early season destination.

Nebraska

This destination offers archers a unique opportunity to hunt Muley’s and Whitetails from the same lodge! High shot opportunities and outstanding quality can be found in the Panhandle of Nebraska. Nebraska is a crossbow friendly state and this outfitter has an abundance of some of the best hunting properties in the west. September 1st is coming fast, give us a call today.

North Dakota

This long-time, small, family run operation has been hosting WTA customers for over 20 years. Consistently producing high shot opportunities on P&Y class bucks annually. 5 Star First Class Lodge and an abundance of trophy class deer make this a bucket list hunt. You will want to come back for more.

 

South Dakota

South Dakota is known for its world class pheasant hunting but did you know it’s also a sleeper state for producing monster whitetails? WTA longtime outfitter has put together a package that you can hardly resist. This is one of the best valued hunts in the Midwest. The archery season starts September 1st. Give WTA a call before these savings slip by.

Wyoming

This region of WY has one of the highest populations of whitetails in the west. Alfalfa fields literally load up with hundreds of deer daily and stands are strategically placed on travel corridors. As WY is a crossbow friendly state and leftover doe tags are usually abundant, this makes it a very attractive destination. The WY Draw Deadline is June 2nd so give our TAGS team a call today.

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