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.
Research & Planning
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.
Featured Videos
Choosing Hunting Units
Combine onX Hunt Research Tools with the power of Webmap scouting to choose the ideal unit for the hunting season.
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Tour onX Hunt Research Tools
See how onX Hunt Research Tools support you during application season and beyond.
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Set Up Your Hunt Research Tools Profile
Learn how to personalize your Hunt Research Tools profile, including setting your residency.
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Research & Planning
The 2024 Guide to Hunting Elk
Elk hunting is likely on every hunter’s list of must-do hunts. See what you need to know about elk hunting, where to hunt elk, and how to have a successful hunt.
Research & Planning
Duck Behavior: How Ducks Respond To Hunting Pressure
How does hunting pressure affect duck behavior? With insights from Cohen Lab’s waterfowl research, we explore the relationship between duck hunting trends, duck habitat, and duck behavior.
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California: 2024 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.
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Washington: 2024 Hunting Application Details
Washington has special permit drawings for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey. The state offers bull moose, bighorn sheep (ram), and mountain goat (if harvested after 1998) which permits are once-in-a-lifetime if successful. Learn how to make the most of your application.
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The Complete Guide to Deer Hunting in Texas
Hunting deer in Texas is very popular and there are many opportunities for hunters statewide. See our expert’s guide to when, where, and how to hunt deer in TX.
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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.
Research & Planning
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.
Research & Planning
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.
Research & Planning
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?”
STAFF PICKS
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.