Where to Hunt

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.

Hunting turkey on public land requires scouting, early access, and adapting to hunting pressure. Success comes from locating less pressured areas, arriving early, and using subtle calling techniques to avoid competition from other hunters.

Spot-and-stalk hunting in a few of the mountainous western states is your key to successful Merriam turkey hunting!

With an estimated millions of invasive wild hogs across North America, a hog hunt can be an elite way to enjoy a hunting adventure with friends in one of the more than 30 States these invasive beasts inhabit. 

What is the best state for spring turkey hunting? Our research tells us that Missouri, Florida, Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Dakota, and a few others are among the best places to hunt turkeys.

Small game hunting can be a fun, low-stress activity and an easy introduction to hunting for beginners. Younger hunters and those new to hunting may want to start by hunting for rabbits, which are typically abundant across a wide range of habitats.

When most people think of hunting, especially hunting on public land, the first thing that comes to mind is whitetail deer. However, hunters can also take advantage of small game public land options such as squirrels, pheasants, grouse, doves, raccoons, and rabbits—a particularly fun activity to share with family and friends.

In most cases, yes, hunters can hunt WPAs (Waterfowl Production Areas). However, before you assume you can, keep reading (and do your research on the rules).

Though Texas is known for whitetail deer, the Lone Star State also offers excellent pheasant hunting opportunities in the Panhandle and South Plains regions. Here, the pheasant habitat overlaps with dry prairies and a semi-arid climate, creating a unique and challenging environment for pheasant hunting. 

Muleys are a mainstay of the North American hunting list and a symbol of a classic Western hunt. As you plan your hunts this season, you need to know the best states to hit up for a mule deer hunt.

In the crisp fall air, the excitement of a Wisconsin pheasant hunter is hard to match. It could be the excitement and companionship of the dogs working hard to flush roosters. Or it could be that brief opportunity when a bird shoots out of cover and you raise your shotgun and get a decent shot. 

It's hard to deny that Colorado is one of, if not the most, beautiful states when it comes to hunting environments and landscapes. Throw in your shotgun, canine best friend, and a couple of well-conditioned pheasants, and you've got the makings of a great upland hunt.