A Freaky Surprise

Mention that the owner of a worldwide hunt booking company killed a world-class whitetail buck, and most folks just shrug and assume that someone else did the work and he just reaped the benefits.  

But the story of Mark Peterson’s giant Kentucky non-typical doesn’t unfold that way. As the owner of Worldwide Trophy Adventures (WTA), a company that offers professional assistance with booking and procuring tags for big-game hunts or fishing trips, Peterson is no stranger to chasing trophy animals. 

[Continue reading "A Freaky Surprise" in the Dec./January 2025 issue of Petersen's HUNTING]

More Inside This Issue:

Smoke. Fire. Salt.

Mouth-watering venison is easily achieved with three simple ingredients. By Jack Hennessy

Australian Adventure

Unchecked populations of non-native rabbits offer ample trigger time in the name of pest control. By David Draper

Rifles on a Budget

Reliability, sub-MOA precision and upgraded features don't have to cost an arm and a leg. By Brad Fitzpatrick

Old vs. New Cartridges: Understanding the Differences

Myth busting the good, the bad and the ugly of the never-ending debate between old-school classics and modern advancements. By Joseph von Benedikt