Darren Choate

Darren Choate

Darren Choate is the founder of Western Whitetail. Prior to his outdoor writing and photography career, he served in the US Air Force, and then earned a Bachelors of Environmental Science and a Masters of Education. He has been hunting and guiding other hunters in the West for over 30 years. Darren is a voting member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), and his articles have been featured in magazines such as Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, Quality Whitetails and Rocky Mountain Game & Fish. For more information visit his website at www.drchoate.com.

Strategies for success on Jan. OTC archery hunts in Arizona

Strategies for success on Jan. OTC archery hunts in Arizona

Six tips and best OTC units to help fill your next tag

Written by: Darren Choate

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How to be successful during the monsoon season this hunting year

How to be successful during the monsoon season this hunting year

How will the monsoon impact your hunt?

Written by: Darren Choate

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Arizona’s top over-the-counter deer units for 2016
Develop an effective game plan for scouting antelope

Develop an effective game plan for scouting antelope

This summer, think slow and methodically for scouting speedgoats

Written by: Darren Choate

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Bowhunters: The best exercises for your injured shoulder

Bowhunters: The best exercises for your injured shoulder

Prepare for the hunting season by taking care of your shoulder

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Tips for bowhunting the grey ghost

Tips for bowhunting the grey ghost

Success can never be guaranteed, so hunt hard

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Triangle theorem: 5 expert steps for elk success
What bow cam is the perfect choice?

What bow cam is the perfect choice?

Find out what your best option is

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Every hunter’s dream season

Every hunter’s dream season

Has anyone ever had as good a season as this kid’s?

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Trail camera trials and tribulations

Trail camera trials and tribulations

The ups and downs of running trail cameras on public land

Written by: Darren Choate

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