How To

The regular season and spring conservation order dates for snow, blue, and Ross's (light) geese in Missouri follow schedules set by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

A deer bleat is a soft, drawn-out vocalization made by does and fawns. They use it as a contact call. Bleats range from short single notes (i.e., a routine contact) to longer estrus bleats (i.e., when does are in heat during the rut).

Georgia offers approximately 3.6 million acres of public hunting land and millions of acres of private timber and farmland ideal for white-tailed deer hunting. Private land opportunities can also help you tag out during deer season.

Maryland's Eastern Shore is the premier (and only) free-roaming destination for Sika deer hunting in North America.

E-scouting mule deer in Colorado involves targeting high-altitude, south-facing slopes, basins, and alpine areas in summer/early fall, and shifting focus to lower-elevation sagebrush, oak brush, and pinyon-juniper benches during late-season migration.

To plan your guided elk hunt, start by choosing a reputable outfitter 1-2 years in advance, determining your ideal hunt style (e.g., backcountry horseback vs. private-land lodge), and organizing tags. To start, carefully vet outfitters via references, prepare physically for altitude hunting, and begin e-scouting with tools like HuntWise to survey the landscape.

From late March through August, locating a coyote den takes knowing how to read sign and the lay of the land.

When e-scouting elk in Wyoming, target high-elevation, north-facing slopes with heavy timber, water sources, and grassy meadows with a focus on the northwest region. Concentrate scouting on burn areas (15 years and younger) and remote roadless areas 1–2 miles from trails to avoid excessive hunting pressure. September scouting should especially focus on bedding near food and water.

Use a hunting app (like HuntWise) to find public land by turning on Government Lands or Public Hunting map layers. Zoom out to see regional tracts (e.g., WMAs or National Forests), zoom in to check boundaries, and download offline maps before you hike.

To find mule deer in Wyoming, focus your e-scouting on transition areas where mountainous inclines meet agricultural areas, sagebrush foothills, and riparian bottoms. These zones are especially prevalent in the southern Absarokas (Units 117–120) and the Bighorn Mountains.

To build a ground blind, choose a location with natural cover, use branches or brush to create a concealed structure, and position shooting lanes for clear visibility. Effective blinds blend into the environment, minimize movement visibility, and provide concealment from a deer or turkey’s line of sight.

To call turkeys effectively, use basic sounds like yelps, clucks, and purrs to mimic hen behavior, and adjust your calling based on turkey response and hunting pressure. Start with soft, realistic calls, then increase intensity only if needed, as overcalling can reduce your chances of success.