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Small Game
The Best Pheasant Hunting States (and How to Hunt Them)
If you've got the means and opportunity, we're big fans of traveling to explore and hunt different states, even if it's just to learn something new or gain experience. Pheasant hunting opens up a world of other opportunities and exciting challenges.
Deer
Where Can I Hunt Deer Near Me? How to Find the Best Spot
Hunting public land is fairly new to me. Up until a few years ago, I only ever hunted private property that my family owned. Then, in 2019, I decided it was time to expand my whitetail hunting horizons. So, I downloaded HuntWise and began looking for public land near me that I could hunt.
Best Times to Hunt
The Best Time to Hunt Moose (2025)
Have you ever hunted moose? They are the largest animal within the deer species, with mature male bulls reaching heights up to seven feet tall with an antler span of six feet wide.
Waterfowl
How to Master the Best Duck Calls for Better Duck Hunts
If you’re new to duck hunting, duck calls can feel like trying to learn a whole new language — and it is. But that’s how most new things begin. It's new and potentially confusing until you get the hang of it.
Deer
Gear Up: The Best Hunting Gear for Deer Hunts (2025)
Whether you prefer a lighter kit or a heavier load for those just-in-case moments, choosing your gear for a deer hunt is an essential step that can make or break your hunt.
Deer
How to Identify Deer Tracks: Size, Shape, & Field Signs
Whitetail deer tracks are heart-shaped, 2-3 inches long, with two pointed toes (cloven hoof) that point in the direction of travel. Adult bucks leave wider tracks (2.5-3") than does (2-2.5"). Running tracks splay wider and show dew claw imprints. Fresh tracks have sharp edges; aged tracks show wind erosion and rounded edges.
Deer
The Year-Round Hunter in August: Looking for Deer Hunting Land
Things are heating up as we enter the last month of summer. Serious hunters don’t wait until the night before opening day to get ready for hunting season. We prep all year long!
Big Game
Over the Counter Elk Tags vs. Draw Hunts: How They Work
Few hunts draw the kind of dedication and perseverance as those of a western elk expedition. With low success rates, high-density hunting, and an almost guaranteed unfilled tag in popular zones, there's something unique and alluring about these stunning creatures that brings hunters back for more beyond the harvesting of organic meat.
Waterfowl
Gear Up: The Best Duck Hunting Equipment for Your Bird Hunts
The nature of duck hunting means you'll need some specialized equipment, unless you want to sit around in soggy gear all day. The right gear can make or break a hunt.
Bowhunting
Where to Put Bowhunting Treestands and Saddles
Knowing how to pick the ideal spot for your bowhunting tree stand (or saddle) takes time and experience. But with the right insights, you can quickly analyze an area and get set up for the perfect shot.
Firearms
How to Choose the Best Dove Hunting Shotgun (and a Few We Like)
When selecting a bird or dove gun, we recommend a keep-it-simple philosophy.
Waterfowl
How Long Can Ducks Fly? (and Why it Matters to Hunters)
Due to their migratory nature and adaptation, ducks are capable of clocking impressive distances across different climates, zones, and even continents, especially during extreme seasonal changes. But how long can ducks fly when we consider time in the air?