Where to Hunt

With a rigid stocking program and dedication to public land access, Ohio is coming into its own as a pheasant hunting state.

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.

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.

Grouse are naturally cautious, using dense thickets and forest cover to hide from both ground and aerial predators. To achieve success in the field when targeting these birds, you'll need to learn and understand the typical environments that they depend on for survival. 

If you've got the means and opportunity, we're big fans of traveling to explore and hunt different states, even if it's just to learn something new or gain experience. Pheasant hunting opens up a world of other opportunities and exciting challenges.

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.