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Residency fraud investigation wraps up, wolf chases dinner down river, and a falconer with birds faster than Ferraris
Nov 3, 2025
Predators on the move, points expiring, and a hard truth from deer season every hunter can relate to.
Oct 27, 2025
Signs, courtrooms, and smart gear — what every Western hunter needs this weekend
Oct 24, 2025
Idaho’s mule deer rebound, a grizzly self-defense case, and the mid-season gear we actually trust
Oct 22, 2025
The Mystery Ranch Pack Giveaway wraps tomorrow night — share Western Vantage today to lock in extra shots at the gear
Oct 21, 2025
A world-record elk, a tragedy in Idaho, and the predator debate that won’t quit — plus why deer scrapes actually glow
Oct 20, 2025
🎯 This week’s Gear & Grit: lessons in safety, history, and the gear built to outlast both
Oct 15, 2025
A look inside the Trump Jr. connection, two grizzly near-misses, a Wyoming giant buck, and this week’s must-have gear.
Oct 13, 2025
Federal agents say his hunts crossed every line — from illegal chases to falsified tags
Oct 10, 2025
Deer herds in the Clearwater are taking a hit. Here’s what it means for hunters and how to adapt in the field.
Oct 8, 2025
Plus: Oregon’s 2026 deer hunt overhaul, a record gator season, and the Idaho inventor who brought snowplanes to Yellowstone.
Oct 6, 2025
More tags, bigger limits, and shifting predator pressure across the West — plus this week’s Fit to Hunt training plan to keep you ready in the field.
Oct 3, 2025
Migration corridors under fire, bobcat pelts turning profit, and October tags you can’t miss.
Oct 2, 2025
Wolf counts under fire, grizzly conflict near Kalispell, poachers sentenced, and new Weatherby builds ready to ship
Sep 30, 2025
Colorado hunters lost to lightning, Utah pays cash for coyotes, and this week’s gear drops keep you ready in the backcountry.
Sep 29, 2025
Western states are heating up — fresh hunting outlooks, gear worth packing, and a Fit to Hunt plan for your weekend stalks.
Sep 26, 2025
Idaho adds mandatory CWD testing in new units, leftover controlled hunt tags remain available, and key 2025-26 rule changes could affect your season. Stay sharp with Western Vantage.
Sep 23, 2025
Two elk hunters lost in Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming release 2025 deer & elk forecasts, and Colorado rifle season reminders — plus today’s Gear Drop featuring the Bergara Cima CF.
Sep 22, 2025
Deer & elk numbers look strong, Alaska stirs predator control drama, and we break down the new Bergara CIMA CF.
Sep 17, 2025
Idaho · Oregon · Washington season notes, proven wolf calling sequences, and knives we actually carry
Sep 16, 2025
Honoring 9/11, reflecting on loss, and finding healing and perspective in the wild places we call home.
Sep 11, 2025