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A coyote lays in the snow, wolf vs coyote concept.
Coyote

Coyote vs Wolf: How to Tell Them Apart When Hunting

By Kyle Wilson on February 12, 2026

Predator hunting is often a big topic of discussion among hunters and nonhunters alike. Should it be done, and if so, how often and by what method?
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State Hunting Guide

The Guide to the New Mexico Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on February 11, 2026

The name of the game in New Mexico is "big game." However, that's not to say you can't also have a field day tagging out with waterfowl, upland game birds, turkey, and small game, too.
A squirrel sits on a tree limb in the winter, squirrel hunting tips.
Small Game

Best Squirrel Hunting Tips for Successful Hunts in 2026

By Teri Williams on February 10, 2026

From the silence of an early morning sit erupts the crunching sound of leaves and rustling bushes. Your heart drops as your eyes scan the canopy for movement, expecting to catch a subtle glance of the whitetail you've been eyeing all season. Instead, a twitching bushy tail emerges from the brush, and a little gray body bounds out of sight up the tree's trunk.
A coyote jumps in a field, find the best coyote movement times for hunts concept.
Coyote

How to Find the Best Coyote Movement Times for Hunts

By John Gay on February 9, 2026

Coyotes can be challenging to hunt, but they offer an opportunity to sharpen your hunting skills in between other game seasons. Understanding coyote movement times can be the difference between a successful hunt and going home empty-handed. 
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State Hunting Guide

The Guide to Arizona Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on February 8, 2026

We know hunters are ready to get out into the field for the upcoming Arizona hunting seasons. Whether you hunt turkey, deer, antelope, bison, elk, coyote, or bear, you need to know when the seasons start, where to hunt, and how to get your license so you can tag out this year.
A graphic of the state of New York representing New York hunting seasons.
State Hunting Guide

The Guide to the New York Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on February 7, 2026

The bright lights of New York City aren’t the only things that shine in New York! If you live in New York state, you know that hunting is one of the most popular ways people get outdoors for some recreation. It’s also a popular place for non-residents to hunt, drawing more than 50,000 out-of-state hunters each season.
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State Hunting Guide

The Guide to Hunting in Connecticut in 2026

By Teri Williams on February 6, 2026

There's plenty to hunt and ample time to do it when hunting in Connecticut! Best known for turkey, deer, and small game, you can definitely fill your calendar (and freezer) with plenty of wild game this year.
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Small Game

How to Trap Rabbits

By Nate Huizenga on February 5, 2026

Setting rabbit traps along field edges and runs can be a great way to fill your winter and spend some time outdoors. It's relatively easy and interactive, and it can open the door to the world of trapping for young hunters.
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Coyote

How to Find Coyotes for Better Predator Hunts

By Teri Williams on February 4, 2026

Adaptive and cunning, coyotes can be a challenging species to hunt. Because of their highly developed senses of smell and hearing, you're going to need to put in some serious work to get close to these predators.
A coyote howls on a snowy rock.
Coyote

The Best Coyote Decoys for 2026

By John Gay on February 3, 2026

Every year, after my deer tags are filled and duck season comes to a close, I shift my attention to predator control. Coyotes can be hunted year-round in nearly every state, but the late winter and early spring is a great time to focus on hunting coyotes. 
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Small Game

17 Must-Have Items for Your Rabbit Hunting Gear List

By Nate Huizenga on February 2, 2026

Bunny hunting is always a great time. Whether you're showing a new hunter the ropes or heading out with a few pals, the fast action and sometimes challenging shooting of rabbit hunting make for an unforgettable day in the field. 
A graphic of the state of South Carolina representing South Carolina hunting seasons.
State Hunting Guide

The Guide to South Carolina Hunting Seasons 2026

By Teri Williams on February 1, 2026

With a herd of about 730,000 deer and some of the lowest hunting pressure you’ll find in the South, hunting whitetail in South Carolina is an experience that hunters don’t want to miss. Archery and firearm season opens earlier than in many states (mid-August), so you have plenty of time to tag out.