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One of the best ways to find land to boost your chances of bringing home a turkey is to scout digitally with HuntWise. Locate field, water sources, and timbered cover before heading out for your hunt.

Small game can be a great introduction to hunting and a good way to keep your skills sharp after a big game season has ended. Rabbits in particular are a great quarry to chase—but first, you'll need to know how to find rabbits in the woods.

The 2026 Virginia spring turkey season runs from April 11 to May 16, 2026, featuring a three-bird annual limit (bearded only in spring) and a, Youth/Apprentice weekend on April 4-5. Early season (April 11-26) hunting ends at noon, while the late season (April 27-May 16) allows all-day hunting until sunset.

The excitement of a new hunting year is here! Whether you hunt deer, turkey, duck, coyote, or bear in Virginia, you need to know when the seasons start, how to get your license, and where to hunt so you can tag out this year.

Kentucky has become one of the premier states for hunting whitetail. So, if a good deer hunt is on your list this year, you’ll want to plan a trip to this state to track a trophy buck. No matter which Kentucky county you choose to hunt, they’ve all reported trophy-class deer.

Hog hunting is becoming more popular—and fast. It's also becoming a bigger necessity every year, but where can you hunt these animals?

Hunters in Vermont define "hunting" as deer hunting. However, you'll find plenty of other wild game to hunt throughout the state (and year)!

Decoys play a pivotal role in turkey hunting. The key to their effective use lies in realism, strategic placement, and using the right amount. Various factors, including the season and flock sizes, can influence their success. 

For many (including myself), rabbit hunting is a formative introduction to hunting. The experience usually forms a lifelong appreciation and development of the sport. The opportunities are plentiful; you can work with both rifles and shotguns, and many states offer year-round hunting. 

California turkey hunting includes a main spring season (typically from late March through early May) focused on bearded turkeys, as well as a fall season from November to December when either-sex birds may be taken. For 2026, the spring season runs from March 28 through May 3, with extra opportunities for junior hunters and archery-only dates.

If you’re anxious to get out and hunt deer this season, California is the place to be — the state offers one of the earliest deer seasons of any state. However, if deer isn’t your preference, you’ll find plenty of other wild game to hunt throughout the year.

If you love to hunt pheasants, make sure you plan a trip to hunt them in South Dakota. The state is known worldwide for excellent pheasant hunts, with annual harvests floating around 1.2 million roosters.