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The best time to hunt whitetail deer is during the rut in late October through mid-November, with dawn and dusk being the most productive windows every day of the season. Whitetail are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active at twilight hours regardless of season.

With a rigid stocking program and dedication to public land access, Ohio is coming into its own as a pheasant hunting state.

Missed out on the draw? Sometimes, securing a tag can be one of the biggest hurdles to a hunt, especially during peak application times, when preparing for a hunt on a popular target species or in high-demand zones with intense competition for tags in draw hunts. 

Muleys are a mainstay of the North American hunting list and a symbol of a classic Western hunt. As you plan your hunts this season, you need to know the best states to hit up for a mule deer hunt.

For most people, the beginning of hunting season for whitetails comes with lots of anticipation, and everybody is eager to get out in the woods. However, it's not uncommon for hunters to go out once or twice and get discouraged, so they decide to just not waste their time and wait for the rut to start.

Trophy mule deer are one of the most sought-after species of the North American big game. Unlike whitetail deer, mule deer are more commonly found in areas west of the Mississippi River and, more specifically, along the Rocky Mountain regions. 

Hunting ducks and geese is only part of the reward. After you knock down some birds, you need to field dress and get them ready to enjoy!

It's October, which means it is finally that magical time of year for deer hunters! While there are some states whose season openers start in September, most open in October. It's archery season, whitetail hunters!

In the crisp fall air, the excitement of a Wisconsin pheasant hunter is hard to match. It could be the excitement and companionship of the dogs working hard to flush roosters. Or it could be that brief opportunity when a bird shoots out of cover and you raise your shotgun and get a decent shot. 

The chaos of the rut is right around the corner. As the woods fill with the colors of fall, it’s when the buck of a lifetime can come crashing through the brush in broad daylight. This is the time of year dreams are made of, and it’s what gets hunters excited about every fall.

Upland game is a term for hunting upland birds such as quail, pheasant, grouse, woodcock, prairie chicken, chukar, grey partridge, and others. These birds prefer to live on the ground in heavy cover, which is why dogs are often used to help find them while hunting.

It's hard to deny that Colorado is one of, if not the most, beautiful states when it comes to hunting environments and landscapes. Throw in your shotgun, canine best friend, and a couple of well-conditioned pheasants, and you've got the makings of a great upland hunt.