Western Vantage
September 30, 2025 | Read Online
⚡️ Iowa Tragedy, Wolf Debate in Idaho & Montana Bear Conflict
CWD updates, Weatherby’s custom rifles, ultralight tripod picks, and a meme to lighten the load.
Iowa Teen Killed in Hunting Accident 🙏
A tragic reminder of safety first: 17-year-old Carson Ryan of Washington, Iowa, was killed Saturday when another hunter mistook him for game during a squirrel hunt.
👉 Full story →
Idaho’s CWD Fight: What Hunters Must Know 🦌
Idaho Fish & Game has expanded CWD management zones after new positives in Units 1, 14, 18, and 23. Mandatory testing is in effect in several units.
👉 See IDFG’s full CWD strategy & testing sites →
Ghost Wolves: Idaho’s Wolf Debate 🐺
Idaho plans to cut its wolf population nearly in half — but some argue the counts are flawed. Advocates claim “ghost wolves” are inflating numbers, while new models project ~1,270 wolves.
👉 Read Idaho Capital Sun’s deep dive →
Montana Bear Shot After Charging a Man 🐻
A grizzly charged a man outside his Kalispell-area home in July. After discovering the bear raiding his chicken coop, he shot and killed it.
👉 Full story + bear safety tips →
Wildlife Crime: Six Men Sentenced in MT Poaching Case 🚨
Six men from Montana & Washington were sentenced in Musselshell County for poaching bull elk and mule deer. Combined penalties: $22,890 in fines and 28 years of license revocations.
👉 See the full case breakdown →
Gear Drop: Weatherby’s Ready-to-Ship Customs 🔥
Skip the wait — Weatherby is offering limited custom Mark V builds with Huskemaw optics ready to ship now.
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Gear Drop: Best Ultralight Tripods (<2 lb) 🎯
Headed deep into the backcountry? An ultralight tripod can mean the difference between steady glassing and shaky shots.
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Meme of the Day 🤠
Stay safe, hunt hard, and keep your powder dry.
— Western Vantage Team
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