Mark V Peterson Hunting

Mark Peterson is in Oregon chasing the Columbia Whitetail. Found in only two counties of Oregon, the Columbia Whitetail is one of the most sought-after deer species. The first day posed its challenges with heavy fog at daybreak, but Mark and his guide Rob kept the pursuit for a big Columbia Whitetail. After putting on many miles throughout the morning, the fog began to lift and they finally laid eyes on their target buck. Moving into position had its challenges with plenty of satellite deer around, but in the end it came together. As an added bonus, Mark’s buck is the new Muzzleloader world record Columbia Whitetail. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson is south of the border in Mexico going after the elusive Carmen Mountain Whitetail. Known as the cousin to Coues deer, the Carmen Mountain Whitetail is small in stature but aggressive by nature. With the rut heating up Mark finds himself high on a glassing knob trying to make a move on a shooter buck. Follow along! The Journey Within – A Deer Hunter’s Diary is Mark Peterson’s quest to harvest the 31 different deer species in North America: https://markvpeterson.com/deer-slam/ If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson heads to the Lone Star State to chase big Texas whitetails. Mark’s second leg of the North America Deer Slam finds him smack dab in the middle of pre-rut. With warmer temps and bucks not yet rutting, it poses a few challenges for Mark to fill his tag. With a target buck acquired from previous trail cam data, Mark realizes it will only be a matter of time before the wide Texas bruiser steps out of the brush. Follow along! The Journey Within – A Deer Hunter’s Diary is Mark Peterson’s quest to harvest the 31 different deer species in North America: https://markvpeterson.com/deer-slam/ Listen to more about this hunt on the Journey Within podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-28-north-america-deer-slam-texas-whitetail/id1622092797?i=1000585434162 If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson is kicking off his North America Deer Slam in the great state of Michigan. Mark cut his teeth in Michigan chasing Whitetails with his dad ever since he was able to walk. Starting this new project focused on deer, it only made sense to launch in his home state of Michigan. With the leaves changing and the rut heating up, Mark hops into one of his favorite stands right off his driveway to try his luck chasing a big Michigan Whitetail. Follow along! The Journey Within – A Deer Hunter’s Diary is Mark Peterson’s quest to harvest the 31 different deer species in North America: https://markvpeterson.com/deer-slam/ Listen to the podcast about this hunt at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-within/id1622092797?i=1000584605969 If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It's been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this! New Species Taken In This Episode: Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal Species Already Taken: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Brazilian Teal Knob-Billed Duck Species Remaining: None If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

It took a couple days longer than expected, but Mark Peterson finally gets species number 14, the Knob-Billed duck while hunting in Peru. After a couple of close calls, this one was the definition of adapt and overcome. Mark and the crew had to first find the birds, then learn what it was going to take to get into the right position in order to capitalize. Of course, there was some fast mid-day action along the way to keep spirits high. Interested in booking a similar hunt with WTA: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/wingshooting-trips/ New Species Taken In This Episode: Knob_Billed Duck Species Already Taken: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Brazilian Teal Species Remaining: Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal

Mark's quest for the South America Waterfowl Slam has now taken him to Peru where he finds a surprising density of Cinnamon Teal. Although he already checked this species off the list in Argentina, his first hunt in Peru proves to be one of the best Cinnamon Teal shoots of his life. This is only the first afternoon and there are 5 days left to hunt the remaining 7 species. Interested in booking a similar hunt with WTA: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/wingshooting-trips/ New Species Taken In This Episode: None Species Already Taken: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Brazilian Teal Species Remaining: Knob-Billed Duck Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal

Mark finally closes in on the Brazilian Teal in Argentina. This is the last of the 13 species that he had planned to target while hunting in Argentina for the South America Waterfowl Slam, but it didn't come easy. To find this last one, he and the crew must travel farther North to warmer weather and ultimately find themselves wrapping up this leg of the journey. If you want to book this hunt, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/trips/argentina-duck-dove-and-perdiz-hunting-lodge/ New Species Taken In This Episode: Brazilian Teal Species Already Taken: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Species Remaining: Knob-Billed Duck Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal

Mark's time in Argentina is winding down and he needs just one more species before moving on to Peru: the Brazilian Teal. The guides have seen a few in the area so Mark and his crew try some new tactics, hoping to close in on the 13th and final species on this leg of the journey. If you want to book this hunt, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/trips/argentina-duck-dove-and-perdiz-hunting-lodge/ New Species Taken In This Episode: None Species Already Taken: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Species Remaining: Knob-Billed Duck Brazilian Teal Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal

Mark Peterson is duck hunting for the 4th day in Argentina and finds that luck is on his side. He and Matt head to a blind for an early morning hunt in hopes of getting a Black Headed Duck before they disappear for the day in the reeds. He also still needs a Red Shoveler, but things take a quick turn while he is walking through the marsh, about to call it a day. Enjoy this episode of The Journey If you want to book this hunt, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/trips/argentina-duck-dove-and-perdiz-hunting-lodge/ Species Taken In This Episode: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Species Already Taken: Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Species Remaining: Knob-Billed Duck Brazilian Teal Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal

Mark Peterson closes out the half way point on the South America Waterfowl Slam. On just the third day of the hunt, he is able to take a Chilean Wigeon and a Rosy Billed Pochard which make species number 9 and 10 of the 20 on his list. Mark is still sharing the blind with Matt Gindorff, a WTA consultant, and they discuss waterfowl hunting in Argentina and how it compares to that of the U.S. If you want to book this hunt, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/trips/argentina-duck-dove-and-perdiz-hunting-lodge/ Species Taken In This Episode: Chilean Wigeon Rosie-Billed Pochard Species Already Taken: White Cheek Pintail Speckled Teal Silver Teal Yellow-Billed Pintail Ringneck Teal Fulvous Whistling Duck Cinnamon Teal White-Faced Whistling Duck Species Remaining: Black-Headed Duck Red Shoveler Knob-Billed Duck Brazilian Teal Andean Goose Andean Teal Andean Ruddy Duck Andean Crested Duck Giant Coot Puna Teal

Mark Peterson is still in Florida and looking for gator number two. After being successful on the morning hunt with his Gunwerks, Mark adds the AMS big game bowfishing kit to his Mathews and heads back out to the swamps in search of his first gator with a bow. It took a few shots to get dialed in, but he eventually connected with gator number two on this trip to the sunshine state. If you want to book this, or any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/trips/floridas-gobblers-and-gators/

Mark Peterson heads south to Florida after an alligator. On this adventure, Mark is toting his Gunwerks BlastR handgun as he hunts the swamps with his sights set on a big mature gator. Alligators are typically judged in the field by looking at the distance from their eyes to the tip of their nose. The rule of thumb is that they grow a foot in length every year until they are eight years old, then grown an inch per year after that. At 13 feet 3 inches, this old gator is one for the books.

Mark and his dogs travel West to Nebraska to hunt free range Pheasants with his dad Earl. Mark and Earl are hosted by Worldwide Trophy Adventures CEO Ryan Watchorn. The group spends two days getting after a limit of pheasants while also getting Ryan’s son his first bird. Go to my website: https://markvpeterson.com/upland-slam/ If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/

Mark Peterson’s trip to Australia is coming to a close. He still has one species on his bucket list: the Red Stag. Mark and the team head to high ground to seek an advantage on the elusive Red Stag. As they reach their vantage point, they run into a giant fallow deer that Mark couldn’t walk away from. After a successful harvest, they continue their quest for a Red Stag. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark continues his hunt in Queensland, Australia. Mark is after an unfamiliar species, the Moluccan Rusa. As the scientific name suggests, it is a close relative of the Javan Rusa and can only be hunted in Australia. Mark has a few close calls with a giant stag. One encounter lands him 15 yards from his target stag, but Mark couldn’t stop him from going into the nearby thicket. With the light fading, the team gets aggressive and makes a move close the distance on a giant Moluccan Rusa. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

In this episode, Mark Peterson chases after a Red Stag, Black Buck and Fallow deer. There’s no shortage of action in this video. Argentina's borders were closed during the peak of COVID, so these animals have not been hunted for two years, which led to a game rich environment and excellent trophy quality. On this adventure, Mark is joined by his dad Earl, brother Aaron and nephew Alec to chase some of the biggest free-range Red Stags in the world. Stay tuned for more on this family adventure in Argentina. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson is still in Veracruz, Mexico chasing after a free-range Axis Deer. With warmer temps still presenting challenges, Mark and his guide head to a Michon overlooking a pond full of crocodiles. With the temps getting as warm as 90 degrees, the Axis deer search for water to stay hydrated. With time running out on the final day, they catch movement in the brush and a beautiful Axis buck steps out to take a drink. Follow along! The Journey Within – A Deer Hunter’s Diary is Mark Peterson’s quest to harvest the 31 different deer species in North America: https://markvpeterson.com/deer-slam/ If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson is south of the border in Veracruz, Mexico chasing the Mexican Gulf Coast Whitetail. This subspecies has the smallest range of the 31 species in the deer slam. Mark is facing some grueling temps, bugs, and very low deer density. With the trip winding down, Mark and the guide decided to head back to the previous location where they had been seeing the most signs of deer. With only minutes left of shooting light, Mark’s target buck stepped out of the thicket. Follow along! The Journey Within – A Deer Hunter’s Diary is Mark Peterson’s quest to harvest the 31 different deer species in North America: https://markvpeterson.com/deer-slam/ If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

This is a video from the archives. Mark travels to a familiar place in Oregon to hunt the rare Columbian Whitetail deer species. This is Mark Peterson's first hunt for a Columbia Whitetail, one of the smallest whitetail species, and he leans on his guide Rob Berg, to help find a mature buck. After days of variable weather, Mark and Rob hone in on the travel corridor of a solid Oregon Columbia Whitetail. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, go to: www.worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Mark Peterson is no stranger to bear hunting, and it's no secret that Alaska provides ample opportunity for some intense action in the spring months. On this hunt, Mark gets up close and personal with his Mathews VXR and finds himself face to face with an opportunity that he just can't pass up. Let's be honest, nobody would pass this up! Alaska is a special place for a lot of reasons, but experiences like this are what make you want to return year after year. If you want to book this Alaska bear hunt, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/trips/baited-bear-hunt-in-the-alaska-range/

Mark Peterson heads North to Alberta on a late season Elk hunt. This is a very unique hunt where Mark has an Alberta Ministers tag which means 100% of the revenue from this tag goes back to the province of Alberta to fund conservation program studies for Elk, Bighorn Sheep and Mule deer. This is a great program that gives back to the wildlife. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/

All hunting was banned in Botswana from 2014-2020. After 7 years, the restrictions were lifted and Mark Peterson is among the first to be there and hunt an Elephant. This hunt took place in April of 2021 and is a true conservation success story about the Botswana elephant populations and the local economies that have suffered as a result of the hunting ban, until now. This is a true field to table experience in a country where people depend on hunting and there's more to it than you think. This is the truth about hunting in Botswana. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com

43 is a film that highlights Mark Peterson's quest for a single season waterfowl slam in North America. Amidst the challenges presented by the pandemic, Mark set out on his journey in October of 2020. Hunting 9 states and 3 countries, he spent over 110 days in the field over the course of 6 months and captured the entire slam on film. For the first time ever, the slam has been completed in a single season and here is the result of having cameras along for every step. Get Mark's Autographed Book "The Journey Within - A Waterfowler's Diary | North America Waterfowl Slam" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/173709701X? If you want to book any of the hunts you see on Mark's journeys, please visit: www.worldwidetrophyadventures.com

On this episode of Mark Peterson Homegrown, its opening morning of Michigan's Firearm deer season. Chelly, Mark Peterson's daughter, is in the blind hoping to harvest a great Michigan buck. Mark has not missed an opening day of rifle season in Michigan for 35 years. With a tag in his pocket, maybe Mark can fill his tag on a mature buck as well. If you want to book any of the hunts you see on my journeys go to: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com @worldwidetrophyadventures Thank you to these great partners: @bassproshops @CabelasHunting https://www.cabelas.com @Benelli_USA https://gunwerks.com @LeupoldOptics https://bit.ly/44Cnm45 ⁠​⁠Meindl USA https://www.meindlusa.com - Use promo code MPJOURNEY to get a free pair of socks when you order a pair of Meindl boots. @magviewgear9338 www.magviewgear.com @RuffTuffProducts www.rufftuff.com @globalrescue https://www.globalrescue.com Subscribe to My YouTube channel and hit the notification button 🔔 to be notified when a new video drops. Follow Me: Instagram 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/markvpeterson/ Facebook 👉🏼 https://www.facebook.com/MarkPetersonWTA TikTok 👉🏼 www.tiktok.com/@markvpeterson Web 👉🏼 http://markvpeterson.com/ #TheJourneyWithin #MarkPeterson #WorldwideTrophyAdventures #hunting