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Close up of a muzzleloader and accessories.
Firearms

Your Guide to Muzzleloader Season In Ohio

By Teri Williams on November 25, 2024

If you want to start the new year with an exciting whitetail hunt in one of the top regions, then make sure you put the Ohio muzzleloader season on your calendar. 
Three muzzleloader rifles on a table.
Firearms

When Is Michigan Muzzleloader Season? Here's Your Guide

By Teri Williams on November 11, 2024

Whether you opt for muzzleloaders for the nostalgic and traditional throwback or to extend your hunting season, these firearms can provide an edge by allowing you to take advantage of less crowded hunting periods and tag out on a massive buck. 
John Dudley in front of his late season hunting clothes recommendations.
Gear

The Best Late-Season Hunting Gear: Recos from the Pros

By Teri Williams on November 6, 2024

Whether you're already packed and ready to head out for an early-season hunt or still gathering your gear, you need the right stuff in the field for a successful hunt.
A female hunter in a tree stand gets ready to aim a bow, gun vs. bow shot placement concept.
Deer

Gun vs. Bow: Where to Shoot a Deer for a Clean Shot

By John Gay on November 4, 2024

You've got a deer in your sights, but where do you aim? Depending on the weapon you use for hunting, there may be some slight differences in where you will want to aim to achieve a quick and humane kill.
An image of a doe and its breath on a cold morning.
Deer

How (and Why) to Call In a Doe with Deer Calls

By Kyle Wilson on October 30, 2024

When thinking about deer hunting, most hunters are not thinking about tagging out on a big ol' nanny doe. Instead, they are dreaming of that rare majestic 200" buck we all dream about.
A hunter carries gear into the field for a deer hunt.
Deer

Deer Hunting: A Day in the Field With a Hunter

By Alec Pratt on October 21, 2024

What does your day look like when it's time to hit the field? Whether you've already been out on a deer hunting adventure this season or you're planning your first outing later this season, we all look forward to a day in the field to hunt deer.
Close-up of a grunt call in a hunter's pack.
Deer

Deer Calls: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Calling

By Kyle Wilson on October 17, 2024

It's that time of year again; you're out in the woods sitting in your favorite treestand, and you see a buck that is too far away — so you bust out some sort of call and start trying to lure him in closer. Instead, he hightails it out of there, never to be seen again.
View from a wireless trail cam capturing a buck deer.
Gear

Wireless Trail Cams: How To Use Them for Mid-Season Success

By Quinn Badder, Teri Williams on October 16, 2024

Trail cams are more than just a pre-season tool. When leveraged correctly during the mid-season, they can provide invaluable insights into the critical rut and post-rut stages. 
Two hunters looking at a phone, share nearby hunt areas concept.
Hunting Tips

The Hunting App Buddy System: Share Nearby Hunting Areas With Friends

By Teri Williams, Troy Boehm on October 14, 2024

You've got a hunting area mapped out in your hunting app. How do you share it with your hunting buddies?
A HuntWise team member shows off mid-season hunting gear.
Gear

Must-Have Cold Weather Hunting Gear: Mid-Season Recos from the Pros

By Teri Williams on October 7, 2024

You're gearing up for a mid-season hunt. What is the must-have mid-season hunting gear you should have for colder weather?
Early season hunting gear spread on a table with a hunter.
Gear

Must-Have Early Season Hunting Gear: Recos from the Pros

By Teri Williams on September 26, 2024

Whether you're already packed and ready to head out for an early-season hunt or still gathering your gear, you need the right stuff in the field for a successful hunt.
A buck deer silhouette, using grunt calls to lure deer concept.
Deer

How to Use a Grunt Call

By Kyle Wilson on September 23, 2024

The grunt call is the sound that deer hunters are always waiting for, as they know that this call means a buck is close by!