Where to Hunt

The dove hunting season always promises a great time. With fast-paced shooting, accessible opportunities, and welcoming communities across the top dove hunting states, it's hard to beat in terms of satisfaction and social networking.

As the days grow shorter, hunters across the country start studying weather forecasts and watching the skies for one of the greatest marvels in the natural world: the fall waterfowl migration. 

Montana elk season dates for 2026 feature Archery (September 5 – October 18), General Rifle (October 24 – November 29), and Muzzleloader (December 12 – 20). Additional rules apply for specific backcountry units and shoulder management hunts.

Hunting public land is fairly new to me. Up until a few years ago, I only ever hunted private property that my family owned. Then, in 2019, I decided it was time to expand my whitetail hunting horizons. So, I downloaded HuntWise and began looking for public land near me that I could hunt.

Have you ever been driving through the backcountry only to pass parcel after parcel of stunning private land that you know holds big bucks and thought, "I wish I could get in there?"

With hungry bears on the move and temperatures increasing, spring bear hunts are the ultimate opportunity to secure a freezer full of tasty game, sharpen your hunting skills, test your gear, and explore stunning hunting locations, from dense forests to rugged mountain slopes. 

While the abundance of waterfowl and distinct migratory flyways means excellent waterfowl hunting opportunities in almost every state, from the Arctic zones to the Florida Panhandle, some stand out as premier destinations for exceptional duck hunting more than others. 

Elk hunting, for many of us, is a captivating pursuit. The opportunity to track one of North America's most majestic, athletic, and fascinating game animals in some of the wildest and most challenging terrain is an irresistible prospect. 

Whether chasing record-breaking racks, healthy deer populations, or breathtaking hunting landscapes, the best hunting state is one that fulfills your personal hunting profile. From the dense and stunning woodlands of the Midwest regions to the rugged West, plenty of states offer a little of everything, making them dream destinations for deer hunters.

When it comes down to it, hunting is all about respect — respect for the wildlife, the natural environment, other hunters, and the varying ownership titles of the land. Understanding trespassing and private land hunting laws is a legal requirement and a foundation of respect and ethical hunting. 

You've got a hunting area mapped out in your hunting app. How do you share it with your hunting buddies?

When it comes to deer hunting, Georgia delivers both quality and quantity. With a super generous bag limit and bigger deer than the neighboring southern states, it's easy to see why so many consider Georgia a deer hunter's paradise.