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Going on a Bear Hunt? A Guide for Every Black Bear Hunting Season

Brush up on black bear hunting tips, see how spring scouting compares to fall, and dive into state-by-state snapshots of black bear hunting seasons and regs.

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Where to Shoot a Deer–Best Deer Shot Placement From Every Angle

Peak whitetail season is nigh. To improve your odds of success, it’s critical to study optimal shot placement from every angle. Bonus: Free placement chart.

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Hunting Books: Essential Reads for Every Type of Hunter

Discover hunting books that can help prepare you for any upcoming season. See our lists of books for big game, whitetail, waterfowl, upland birds, and turkey.

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How To Sight in a Rifle

Learn how to sight in a rifle with expert guidance, practical tips, and video tutorials. Achieve pinpoint accuracy with our comprehensive rifle sighting guide.

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Deer Tracking Tips for a Successful Hunt

Deer tracking and finding deer scat can be what makes or breaks your hunting season. Learn tips from the pros on how to track deer for a successful hunt.

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Effective Glassing 101 With Josh Kirchner

Josh Kirchner walks hunters through glassing basics and tactics to make the most of their hunting season. Learn his glassing techniques for your upcoming season

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Stop the Bleed: The Basics Hunters Need to Know

One life lesson is that things will go wrong. It’s inevitable. And while we can’t control those random moments when things wholly out of our control spiral into something chaotic and potentially life-threatening, we can take steps to be prepared.

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Deer Rut: The Greatest Time for Hunters To Be in the Field

Uncover the reasons why the deer rut is an ideal time for hunters, with heightened activity, increased chances of encounters, and strategic hunting tactics.

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onX Hunt x MTNTOUGH Challenge: The Simulator

Start your extended 30-day MTNTOUGH+ free trial today, then check out The Simulator, a curated workout to get you in shape for the packout.

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Accessing BLM Land for Hunting and Recreation

One in every 10 acres in the United States is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as is 30 percent of the nation’s minerals. This makes the BLM the largest landowner in the U.S. The BLM was created in 1946 during President Harry S. Truman’s administration as the successor to and reorganization of […]

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Mule Deer Characteristics, Trends, and Ranges

Many people have questions about mule deer and their trends and behaviors. See characteristics of mule deer vs. whitetail deer, trends, conservation and more.

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The History of Hunter Orange

Hunter orange is a mid-century development that was first tested on a military base. Read about its history and which states require hunters to wear Blaze Orange.

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Elk Draw Trends: onX Hunt Study of Western US Data 2018-2022

A deep dive into Toprut draw odds data shows that as more hunters apply for elk draws throughout the West, the odds of landing a coveted Western elk tag are becoming more challenging. 

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Can You Hunt in a National Forest?

Learn about hunting in national forests on forest service land, including how to find national forest maps with onX.

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What Makes a Good Hunting Partner

Hunting partners are not created equal. Today we go inside onX and ask our staff to list characteristics that make for good hunting partners. Learn more.