Hunting Tips

Hunting-specific apps and features, such as HuntCast on HuntWise, turn readily available meteorological data, such as barometric pressure, wind speed, and temperature, into real-time, predictive, species-specific movement percentages.

Should you trust this HuntWise review? Here's the short answer: HuntWise is a strong choice if you prioritize property lines, weather-based hunt prediction, and trail camera planning. However, it's not the best fit if you're chasing Western big-game tags, since GoHunt still leads on draw-odds research and onX holds a small edge in detailed Western terrain mapping.

The top ways to find property lines are with county GIS parcel viewers, the USDA Web Soil Survey, and the HuntWise app, which overlays cadastral data on satellite imagery. Before heading out on a hunt, it's essential to confirm boundaries in the field, especially regarding private ground.

With the help of an app like HuntWise, planning a successful deer hunt involves a five-stage process:

To maximize your hunting app, use desktop web maps to e-scout and drop waypoints on hidden food sources and pinch points. Then, download offline maps, use the map function to navigate to your stand in the dark, and monitor wind and weather forecasts to prepare your daily setups.

HuntWise’s HuntCast feature is a daily hunt-prediction engine that helps you make the most of your time in the woods. HuntCast combines barometric pressure trends, wind direction and speed, temperature swings, moon phases, and historical animal movement data to produce a Huntability score from 1-10 for your specific location and species.

Hunting apps are multi-use tools that assist hunters with three critical phases of the hunt: e-scouting and research from home, preparing offline maps for the field, and actively using live tools while hunting.

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.

Mule deer hunts are best planned 1 to 2 years in advance. The process includes selecting a reputable outfitter that aligns with your hunting needs, securing tags (typically through state draws), and defining your trophy goals.

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.

Clover is an essential forage in any deer food plot due to its high protein content (up to 35%), palatability, and longevity, as it can thrive for several years if carefully managed. From spring to summer, clover provides crucial nutrition for antler growth in bucks and lactation in does.

If you want to create a successful food plot for deer, be sure to select the right location and crops. Choose a well-lit, accessible area of 1/4–2 acres, test the soil, and plant a mix of perennial and annual forages in spring or late summer. Then, fertilize and tend the area, and watch the deer arrive.