Research & Planning
Research & Planning
Expert advice on strategy and preparation, whether your pursuit is in your backyard or far from home.
Research & Planning
Best States To Hunt Mule Deer
Do you know which western state is the best for mule deer hunting? Check out these top choices as supported by data from the Boone & Crockett Club and the onX Ambassadors who hunt there.
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Best States for Elk Hunting
Of the western states in which one can hunt elk, there are a few that really stand out. Discover the best elk hunting states as proven by data from the Boone & Crockett Club.
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Idaho: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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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Plan Your Best Fall Hunting Season: Four Factors for Success
Hunting seasons have long passed, the temperatures are brisk, and our imaginations run wild with the possibilities of next fall. While most would consider this the off-season, it’s far from it. It’s really the pre-season, otherwise known as application season. What you do now sets you up for success some six months from now. With […]
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Montana: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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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Utah: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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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Colorado: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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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The Biggest Changes to Hunting Out West: Huntin’ Fool’s Updates
Stay informed about updated hunting regulations for the coming season. Read on for state-by-state info.
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Planning Your Short, Intermediate, and Long-Term Hunting Application Strategy
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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Pay To Play: Tackling Once-in-a-Lifetime Hunts
Huntin’ Fool looks at strategies for once-in-a-lifetime species as well as the species that add that cool factor to your trophy room. The first question you should ask is, “Where do I apply to have the best chance of drawing a tag?”
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Antelope Application Strategies With Huntin’ Fool
Experts estimate that more than 30 million antelope once roamed North America. That teeming population dwindled to less than 15,000 before hunting conservationists pushed the panic button to save the species. Thanks to those efforts, there are nearly 1 million antelope roaming North America today, making them one of the greatest wildlife management success stories […]
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Huntin’ Fool on Coues Deer Hunting Opportunities
The only places that Coues deer exist are the southern desert climates of Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico, so you are very limited on the areas where Coues deer reside. However, within those areas, permits are abundant, especially when it comes to Arizona archery and early season rifle hunts where permits can be picked up over-the-counter or as leftovers.
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New Mexico: 2024 Hunting Application Details
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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Navigating Moose Draws With Huntin’ Fool
From Robert Hanneman on the Huntin’ Fool team: If I could hunt moose every year, I would give up elk hunting.
Elk are fun to hunt, but nothing beats calling in a big, old rutting moose. If you have never had the chance to hunt moose, you are missing out.
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Blacktail Deer Hunting Possibilities With Huntin’ Fool
From Eric Bachofner on the Huntin’ Fool team: In this article, I’ll be focusing on Columbian and Sitka blacktail deer and the hunting possibilities for them.
Columbian blacktail deer can be found…
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Hunting Stories
The Siors: Three Generations of Hunting Ladies
Three generations of Montana hunters, including onX Software Engineer Emily Sior, reflect on lessons learned in the field.
Access & Stewardship
How To Ask Permission To Hunt Private Land
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
A Day in the Life of a Game Warden
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.