Hunter education courses play an important role in the education of new hunters throughout the US. In Arizona, young hunters can pursue big game at the age of 10; but, only if they have successfully completed a hunter education course. Although most of the individuals taking the course are young hunters, new to big game hunting, there are advantages to others as [...]
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February 16th, 2011
Hunt, Join, Act!
Each year millions of hunters go afield in search of game species such as quail, duck, pheasant, deer, sheep, antelope, and elk. Hunters play a vital role in the overall maintenance of the wildlife populations that they hunt, but some may take hunting for granted. In part through the work of hunters, state game and fish agencies manage their wildlife resources. However, it’s conservation organizations that are the backbone of wildlife conservation in the [...]
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Afternoon on Babbitt Ranch
I spent yesterday afternoon on photo safari on Babbitt [...]
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Matt Liljenquist with his 2010 Arizona Strip Archery Buck
Matt’s buck gross scores 240 and has a gross typical frame of 228 7/8 by an official measurer – net score is pending 60 days drying [...]
Go to Matt Liljenquist with his 2010 Arizona Strip Archery BuckAugust 22nd, 2010
August Deer Opener
Arizona’s archery deer season opened this past [...]
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Flagstaff RMEF Big Game Banquet, 2010: Another Success!
Flagstaff, AZ – The Flagstaff chapter of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation held their 26th annual Big Game Banquet last night, August 14, 2010. It was a great success for all who attended, and for the mission of the Rocky Mountain Elk [...]
Go to Flagstaff RMEF Big Game Banquet, 2010: Another Success!July 11th, 2010
Babbitt Colt Sale
This Saturday I spent some time at Babbitt Ranch, and photographed the annual Colt [...]
Go to Babbitt Colt SaleJune 22nd, 2010
Award Recognizes RMEF Successes in Kansas
MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has received a special Prairie Partner Award in honor of its exceptional habitat work for elk and other wildlife on the Cimarron National Grassland in Kansas.
The award was presented by the National Grassland Council, a joint committee of the U.S. Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Since 1989, thanks [...]
Go to Award Recognizes RMEF Successes in KansasJune 1st, 2010
Bull Basin Archery Comes to Tucson
“Alright guys its finally here! The grand opening of Bull Basin Archery of Tucson! The opening will be held June 5th at the new shop’s location which is 1550 S. Craycroft Rd. There will be lots of free give aways, even a bow! The new shop has an all new techno hunt where you can put yourself to the test or bet a friend in a real hunting situation. With air conditioned lanes you can come in and cool off from that Tucson heat and enjoy shooting without a sweat! We are an authorized dealer for Hoyt, Bowtech, Bear,G5-Quest, Diamond, Elite and Martin. We hope to see you there.Please feel free to tell all your friends and familly who are interested in archery whether it be target or hunting about this great [...]
Go to Bull Basin Archery Comes to TucsonMay 25th, 2010
Hunt of a Lifetime 10th Anniversary: Raffle
“Hunt Of A Lifetime” is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting & fishing adventures and dreams for children age 21 and under, who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses. We are doing what we can to make a difference in their life, a dream come [...]
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About the Hunt, Facelift
I have recently updated my blog. Enjoy!
Go to About the Hunt, FaceliftFebruary 23rd, 2010
Show Your Olympic Spirit for Team USA
The Winter Games of the Olympics are here again, and Team USA needs your support. Currently, Team USA has won 25 medals (seven gold, eight silver, and ten bronze) at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Go to Show Your Olympic Spirit for Team USAFebruary 7th, 2010
Darren Choate Photography Offers Fine Art Prints
I am pleased to announce Fine Art prints and framed prints available on my photography site, in the following categories.
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Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Do you have a favorite place to hunt? I’m sure you do, because I do. Why do you hunt there? Is it because you have been hunting there for years, or you harvested a trophy there in the past? Perhaps, its a public area, and you try to avoid any complications related to accessing private land. Regardless of the specific reason, you probably feel comfortable there. Whatever your reason is for hunting there, I’m sure it’s a good one; then again, maybe it’s not.
Go to Step Outside of Your Comfort ZoneDecember 25th, 2009
Have yourself a very merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to All!
Go to Have yourself a very merry Christmas!December 11th, 2009
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt 2009 – Arizona Guided Hunts
My good friend, and sheep Guide, Pat Feldt, of Arizona Guided Hunts takes Dan Rorbach on his once in a lifetime desert bighorn sheep hunt in southwestern Arizona.
Go to Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunt 2009 – Arizona Guided HuntsNovember 10th, 2009
Photography: New Price List
Just in time for the holidays, I have lowered the prices on all of my prints, canvas wraps, and other specialty products found in my photography gallery.
Go to Photography: New Price ListNovember 2nd, 2009
A few photos from Babbitt Ranches…
A few photos from Babbitt Ranches…
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