Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national non-profit conservation organization that has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. We have gained the reputation of being the nation's premier organization dedicating our resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment.
On behalf of our 90,000 plus supporters, we welcome you to browse our site and learn more about WTU, our past accomplishments, and the organization's commitment to caring for our priceless renewable natural resources. We appreciate your interest in Whitetails Unlimited and hope that after reviewing our site, you will consider joining the whitetail team "Working for an American Tradition."
Guide for Calculating the Live Weight of Your DeerThere are a couple of different methods to estimate the live weight of a deer. The first is to calculate the live weight by multiplying the weight of the deer after it has been field dressed (or dressed and skinned, or fully processed) by a coefficient, resulting in the estimated live weight. The other popular [...]
Understanding Gun Jargon: Calibers and GaugesThere are many myths, misconceptions, and legends about various guns and ammunition, and it seems like everyone who knows anything about firearms considers themselves an expert. The language of firearms has evolved with few rules, and as a result there is a lot of confusion. This won’t solve everything, but here are some things I’ve [...]
Whitetails Unlimited is Searching for a New Field Director in NebraskaWhitetails Unlimited Inc., a national,nonprofit conservation organization established in 1982, with over 90,000 supporters and 425 chapters has a career opportunity for a highly motivatedindividual as a Field Director. This professional, salaried position will be located within close proximity of Omaha, Nebraska, with a start date of June 11 and will report directly to the [...]
Larry Yost, WTU Field Director, Loses Battle with CancerThe Whitetails Unlimited family lost one of its brightest lights last week, when Larry Yost, Nebraska field director, passed away after a battle with cancer. Larry was only 46, far too young, and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him. His passing will be a real loss for Whitetails Unlimited, and for everyone [...]
Whitetails Unlimited and Travis “T-Bone” Turner Expand Their Successful PartnershipTelevision personality named as a spokesperson for WTU, the largest whitetail conservation organization in the country. Following an exceptional 18 months, Whitetails Unlimited and television personality Travis “T-Bone” Turner are expanding their successful partnership. “We are so happy that we are extending our relationship with T-Bone,” said WTU President Jeff Schinkten, “because he’s the perfect [...]
An Engagement in AfricaGreg got home from the banquet. “When I asked if he won anything, he said ‘Yea, a trip to Africa.’ That was a little different; usually when he comes back he has a framed print or a gun,” said his girlfriend Jo Ann. She was reading in bed and didn’t miss a beat: “I hope [...]
Sun, Surf and Deer: Island WhitetailsJust another typical day in the Florida Keys – sun, palm trees, lobsters, dolphins, a magnificent sunset and deer. That’s right, white-tailed deer, gliding silently out of the tree line at dusk, gathering in twos and threes to munch on tender grasses in open fields. The Keys have a unique atmosphere where very little seems [...]
