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Nicknamed “the Gem State” since its days as a territory, Idaho is known in hunting circles for its diversity of terrain, wide swaths of public land, and hunting opportunities. Big game hunters can expect to target elk, deer, pronghorn, black bears, mountain lions, wolves, moose, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.
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Nevada uses a squared bonus point system, which means it is possible to draw any available tag even if you have few or no points. See the application deadlines.
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Wyoming can present an excellent value for both resident and non-resident hunters. Make the most of your opportunities with a solid approach to application season, and keep track of upcoming changes.
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The aptly-named “Big Sky State” is on the top of many hunters’ bucket lists, and for good reason. Home to most Western big game species, Montana offers opportunities for both resident and nonresident hunters.
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The Beehive State is home to mountains, deserts, and a compelling range of big game hunting Utah manages some units for mature bull elk with targeted age classes under five years old. These limited-entry hunts are some of the best in the country if you are looking for a trophy class animal but the draw odds can be difficult to overcome.
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Another Western state that tops the bucket lists of many hunters, Colorado leads the way for opportunity elk hunts with true over-the-counter tag options for archery as well as multiple rifle seasons. One note: for over-the-counter archery elk hunts, expect crowds and hunting pressure—so plan accordingly.
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Huntin’ Fool walks through how to put together a solid strategy for your application goals. Discover the best hunting application strategy for western hunting.
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For nonresident hunters, New Mexico primarily presents as an elk and deer state. The Land of Enchantment also offers public hunts for three exotic species: oryx, ibex, and Barbary sheep, as well as antelope and bighorn. The first step in any hunt is applying—let us help you figure out New Mexico’s process.
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From Robert Hanneman on the Huntin’ Fool team: Growing up in Northwestern Nevada, I never had the chance to go on an elk hunt in my home state due to the difficulty of drawing a tag.
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Dive into some solutions and educate yourself on how you can still put tags in your pocket every hunting season with Huntin’ Fool.
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The team at Huntin’ Fool breaks down how to spend your application season dollars most wisely, and how to put the odds in your favor for future seasons.
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Learn how the crew at Huntin’ Fool builds their strategies for consistently drawing out-of-state tags.
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Party applications can be tough to understand, but Huntin’ Fool is here to demystify this powerful hunt draw tool.
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Arizona offers 10 big game species, including some of the best in the U.S., all accessible through public land hunts. Applying for tags early is key.
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Home to more than 34 million acres of public land open to hunters, the Beaver State brings a variety of diverse hunting opportunities on the West Coast. Oregon hunters can anticipate general season hunts for both deer and elk, as well as controlled hunts for antelope, elk, deer, bear, and cougar. Draws are also held for bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat.
Hunting Stories
Three generations of Montana hunters, including onX Software Engineer Emily Sior, reflect on lessons learned in the field.
Access & Stewardship
With the onX Hunt App, you can access the information you need to approach a landowner and ask permission to hunt their land.
Hunting Stories
onX is trusted by over 5,000 game wardens. Have you ever wondered what game wardens do? We profile five men and women from four different states to better understand a day in the life of a game warden.
