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Deer

The Guide to the Oklahoma Deer Season 2026

By Teri Williams on March 7, 2026

The Oklahoma deer season 2026 kicks off with archery season running from October 1, 2026, to January 2027. Gun season takes place from November 21, 2026, through December 6, 2026. The state also offers youth and muzzleloader seasons for deer hunting.
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State Hunting Guide

The Guide to the North Dakota Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on March 6, 2026

Pheasant and waterfowl hunting are the hallmarks of hunting in North Dakota. However, big game hunting is also popular in the state if you prefer to hunt elk, pronghorn, or deer.
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Turkey

The Best Turkey Hunting States for 2026

By Teri Williams on March 5, 2026

What is the best state for spring turkey hunting? Our research tells us that Missouri, Florida, Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Dakota, and a few others are among the best places to hunt turkeys.
A graphic of the state of Oklahoma representing Oklahoma hunting seasons.
State Hunting Guide

The Guide to the Oklahoma Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on March 4, 2026

From antelope to bear, deer, elk, turkey, and smaller game like ducks, geese, and quail, hunting in Oklahoma offers something for every hunter to tag out. There’s also plenty of public hunting land to help make it one of the top destinations for hunting in the southern plains part of the U.S.
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Turkey

6 Tips To Prepare For Spring Turkey Hunting 2026

By Melisa Geleott on March 3, 2026

Wild turkeys are not only fun to hunt, but with their growing popularity and paranoid mindset, they are also quite a challenge. They are quick, yet they are easily fooled once you know how to get them into your sites.
Hunter using binoculars in the woods to scout, turkey scouting concept.
Turkey

How to Scout Turkey with HuntWise

By Thomas Williams on March 2, 2026

Imagine it's the opening morning of spring turkey season. You're up early to brew your coffee and get ready for the walk to the woods or field edge, where you're hoping some gobblers will strut right into your decoys and offer you a perfect 25-yard shot. You've successfully hunted this area in the past, and you assume you won't need to do any new turkey scouting.
A graphic of the state of Texas representing Texas hunting seasons.
State Hunting Guide

The Guide to the Texas Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on March 1, 2026

Are you after a pronghorn this year? How about a desert bighorn sheep? If so, you can tag both of these big game species in Texas.
A graphic of the state of Arkansas representing Arkansas hunting seasons.
State Hunting Guide

The Guide to the Arkansas Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on February 28, 2026

Arkansans believe that hunting isn’t just a pastime. In the Natural State, hunting is a part of their culture.
A hunter with a turkey call ready for Michigan turkey season.
Turkey

Michigan Turkey Season 2026: Spring & Fall Dates

By Teri Williams on February 27, 2026

Michigan's 2026 spring turkey season opens in early to mid-April with a season bag limit published by the Michigan Wildlife Agency. Fall turkey typically runs in September–November, where offered.
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Hunting Tips

North Carolina Turkey Season 2026: Dates & Bag Limits

By Melisa Geleott on February 27, 2026

North Carolina's 2026 spring turkey season opens in early to mid-April with a season bag limit published by the North Carolina Wildlife Agency. Fall turkey runs in October-November where offered.
A squirrel sits on a tree branch with snow.
Small Game

15 Items for Your 2026 Squirrel Hunting Gear List

By Nate Huizenga on February 26, 2026

I always write a list the night before a hunting or fishing trip. No matter how many times I've made the same trip, methodically crossing off my essential items with a hot coffee in the morning helps calm the nerves and provide the kind of reassurance I need.
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Turkey

The Best Times to Hunt Turkey (2026)

By Teri Williams on February 25, 2026

Most experienced hunters will tell you that early morning is the best time for spring turkey hunting. You can also have good success hunting midday and in the late afternoon, just before sunset.