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Wild Hog

Hog Hunting Gear: 11 Must-Have Items for Success

By Alec Pratt, Teri Williams on March 4, 2025

If you're looking to start hunting hogs, then this guide is for you. A hog hunt requires the right gear, and what better way to find out what to bring with you into the field than to let HuntWise help?
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Hunting Tips

The Year-Round Hunter in March: Scouting for Hunting in the Fall

By Thomas Williams on February 25, 2025

If you view the chase of whitetail deer as strictly a fall activity, you might go through the season with an unfilled tag. The most successful whitetail hunters know that the chase for whitetails is a yearlong endeavor, with each month providing a unique opportunity for the hunter to learn about their quarry. 
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State Hunting Guide

Your Guide to the Hunting Seasons in Maine 2026

By Teri Williams on February 24, 2025

If you're going to travel (or live) that far north in the lower 48 states of the U.S., the hunting better be worth your while—and that's definitely true of hunting in Maine. The state offers a superb experience for hunting black bears, turkey, whitetail, and more.
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Coyote

Should You Try Coyote Hunting With Dogs?

By John Gay on February 18, 2025

Watching a hunting dog do what they are bred to do can be one of the most satisfying parts of hunting. But taking a great dog afield isn't just for hunting birds, rabbits, or other small game.
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Coyote

What to Wear When Coyote Hunting at Night

By Teri Williams on February 13, 2025

Coyotes are cunning creatures, which means gearing up for a nighttime coyote hunt requires careful attention to detail and preparation. From blending into the hunting environment to comfort and safety, there's a delicate balance of considerations when gearing up.
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State Hunting Guide

Your Guide to Hunting in Idaho 2026

By Teri Williams on February 11, 2025

The potential for a record big game trophy — or a gray wolf — is reason enough to hunt in Idaho this year. But you might also be drawn to this state for the ample upland bird hunting opportunities.
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Bear

Spring Hunting: What is Bear Baiting?

By Teri Williams on February 10, 2025

With Spring approaching, it's time to start planning some hunts. Bear hunting has seen a late resurgence, drawing back to early frontier days of subsistence hunting, where hunters would utilize every part of the Griz or black bear.
A hunter stands near a tree in the dark, night hunting concept.
Hunting Tips

What to Know About Night Hunting Laws

By Teri Williams on February 6, 2025

Night hunting is an exciting and advantageous hunting strategy that can prove incredibly successful when targeting predators. However, not all states allow this form of hunting, and there is a distinct set of rules and regulations that vary by state and species.
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State Hunting Guide

The Guide to Hunting in Hawaii 2026

By Teri Williams on February 4, 2025

Hunting in Hawaii is a niche experience. Where many states have a range of animals you can hunt throughout the year — big and small — Hawaii has fewer animals to hunt. However, if you're after game birds or axis deer, a trip to this island state may be just what you need this year.
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Hunting Tips

Off-Season Prep: Hunting Exercises to Stay Hunting-Ready

By Alec Pratt on February 3, 2025

February could be the end of the deer season for many of you. For other hunters, the season could already be over. This means it's about time to get in the gym to stay sharp for next season.
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State Hunting Guide

Your Guide to the New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on January 30, 2025

An abundance of small game is the draw for hunting in New Jersey. However, you can also hunt whitetail deer, coyote, turkeys, and more to round out your year.
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Hunting Tips

The Year-Round Hunter in February: Where to Find Deer Sheds

By Kyle Wilson on January 29, 2025

As the next part in our series about the Year-Round Hunter, we wondered what you should be doing in February. "Hunting" doesn't have to be limited to spring turkey or fall deer hunts — so what can you do while waiting for winter to end?