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From a Colorado mountain goat hunt to calling in coyotes, here’s what everyone’s reading.

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Hell or Haven? Hunting Mountain Laurel With Leaf-Off Imagery

Mountain laurel blocks visibility, slows travel, and derails even well-planned hunts. onX Hunt’s Leaf-Off Imagery flips laurel from unseen obstacle to strategic asset. See how.

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Hunting Stories

Nine Years for One Chance: A Colorado Mountain Goat Hunt Built on Preparation

After nine years of building points, a Colorado mountain goat tag came through. This is the story of intense preparation that led to success in some of the state’s toughest terrain.

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Research & Planning

Best States for Elk Hunting

Discover the best elk hunting states as proven by data from the Boone & Crockett Club. Plus: ambassador insights into what makes each state worthwhile.

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2026 State of the Union: Hunting Application Season Updates

Stay informed about updated hunting regulations for the coming season. Read on for state-by-state info.

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The Whys and Hows of Coyote Hunting

Coyotes are among North America’s most adaptable predators. Hunting them supports wildlife balance, extends the hunting season, and challenges your skills. Learn why hunters pursue coyotes and how to get started.

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The Woods Remember: The Life and Legacy of Gail Camp

In 2023, Maggie Williams tracked down 98-year-old duck call champion, Gail Camp, after seeing a viral video of her calling. What began as an interview turned into a connection across generations built on a shared love of duck calling and field goldens.

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Research & Planning

Nevada Elk Hunting: Antlerless, Spike, and Depredation Tags

Nevada’s bull elk tags often require years, if not decades, of point building. For hunters looking to get into the field sooner, Nevada offers several less competitive elk hunting options.

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Nevada Antelope: Understanding “Horns Shorter Than Ears”

Learn why Nevada’s “horns-shorter-than-ears” tag is worth your while.

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Arizona: 2026 Hunting Application Details

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. Learn more.

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California: 2026 Hunting Application Details

California offers residents the chance to hunt for elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, wild pig, and bear. For nonresidents, however, the Golden State provides very few big game hunting opportunities outside of deer. Read on for details.

Research & Planning

Idaho: 2026 Hunting Application Details

Get the details on Idaho’s new non-resident deer and elk draw, and brush up on application season dates and processes.

THE SOUND OF SPRING

All Things Turkey

If you’re chasing turkeys this spring, get tips on everything from finding roosts to frying turkey legs.

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The Enduring Legacy of M.L. Lynch Turkey Calls

Join us as we visit the Lynch Call Museum to understand what makes the oldest turkey call company in the world a legacy with legs.

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Access & Stewardship

Hunting and Conservation: What’s in Store for 2026

Trade show season is fun, but when you strip away the raffles and gear, what’s left is the heart of it: conserving our lifestyle and land. Here’s what four conservation orgs are up to.

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The Wild Turkey Nest: Habitat, Timing, and Survival Explained

Nesting success is narrow and heavily influenced by habitat constraints. Without a common understanding of this critical life cycle of the wild turkey, our conservation efforts may fall short of their intended purpose.

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Turkey Shotgun Shells: Choose the Right Load

Choosing the right turkey shotgun shells means understanding what materials, densities, shot sizes, and velocities go into each shotshell. Find out all that here.

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Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey tetrazzini, a one-dish pasta-bake, feeds a crowd, reheats well, and makes the most of your bird.

Explore BLM Lands Marked For Potential Sale

In 2025, the outdoor community helped convince lawmakers to remove provisions from a budget reconciliation bill that would have led to public land sales. However, public lands can still be sold through other actions. Learn how and view our map showing the 6M acres across 17 states identified for potential sale.

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FOCUS THOSE EAGLE EYES

Shed Hunting Tips

One of the best excuses to get outside this time of year: shed season. Before you head out, pick up some tips on finding more antlers.

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Shed Hunting Tips: Regional Tactics and Strategies From the Pros

We dive into shed hunting tips and provide region-specific tactics you can use to find more antlers.

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What Deer Antler Sheds Tell You About the Season Ahead

Aside from being fun to find, sheds offer clues on how to beat a buck at his own game. Learn how sheds serve as a deer scouting tool for the season ahead.

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Anyone’s Hunt: Shed Hunting With Steven Drake

Montana hunter and photographer Steven Drake talks shed hunting strategy in onX Hunt’s latest masterclass, Shed Hunting With Steven Drake.

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Shed Hunting Dogs

Shed hunting dogs are specially trained to find antlers through sight and scent. We talk to an expert who trains them for a living.

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Staff Picks

Looking for recommended reading? Here are a few recent favorites from our team.

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Of Ghosts and Gobblers: Hybridization and the Complicated Legacy of the American Wild Turkey

Decades of turkey management have begun to reshape wild turkey genetics. As wildlife agencies relocate birds to rebuild populations, subspecies that were once separated by geography increasingly come into contact and hybridize, blurring the lines that once defined them. Learn more.

Hunting Stories

Some Things Never Change

Opening weekend of deer season in the Wisconsin Northwoods is a lesson in tradition. Just ask the decades-old local businesses that still bear witness to it.

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Dove Hunting

This article is your 101 guide to dove hunting. From gear and chokes to scouting fields and understanding seasons, we bring you expert resources and field-tested tips to give you everything you need to start your dove hunting journey.

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When You Come Back Empty, You Don’t Come Back With Nothing: What My Hardest Hunts Taught Me

Clint Casper takes us on two pivotal hunts, from high-country Colorado mule deer to public land Kentucky whitetails, and reflects on the life lessons forged along the way.

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Hunting Tactics for Different Types of Ducks

Understanding duck habitat and behavior can make all the difference in the blind. Review must-know details about various types of ducks and brush up on hunting tips for each.

What’s Popular

Hell or Haven? Hunting Mountain Laurel With Leaf-Off Imagery

Nine Years for One Chance: A Colorado Mountain Goat Hunt Built on Preparation

Best States for Elk Hunting

2026 State of the Union: Hunting Application Season Updates

The Whys and Hows of Coyote Hunting

The Woods Remember: The Life and Legacy of Gail Camp

The Latest

Nevada Elk Hunting: Antlerless, Spike, and Depredation Tags

Nevada Antelope: Understanding “Horns Shorter Than Ears”

Arizona: 2026 Hunting Application Details

California: 2026 Hunting Application Details

Idaho: 2026 Hunting Application Details

All Things Turkey

The Enduring Legacy of M.L. Lynch Turkey Calls

Hunting and Conservation: What’s in Store for 2026

The Wild Turkey Nest: Habitat, Timing, and Survival Explained

Turkey Shotgun Shells: Choose the Right Load

Turkey Tetrazzini

Explore BLM Lands Marked For Potential Sale

Shed Hunting Tips

Shed Hunting Tips: Regional Tactics and Strategies From the Pros

What Deer Antler Sheds Tell You About the Season Ahead

Anyone’s Hunt: Shed Hunting With Steven Drake

Shed Hunting Dogs

Only With Elite

Advanced Mapping, Draw Odds, Expert Resources, & Pro Deals

Staff Picks

Of Ghosts and Gobblers: Hybridization and the Complicated Legacy of the American Wild Turkey

Some Things Never Change

Dove Hunting

When You Come Back Empty, You Don’t Come Back With Nothing: What My Hardest Hunts Taught Me

Hunting Tactics for Different Types of Ducks

Advanced Mapping, Draw Odds,
Expert Resources, & Pro Deals