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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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Research & Planning

Nevada Antelope: Understanding “Horns Shorter Than Ears”

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

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Research & Planning

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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Research & Planning

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.

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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.

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Hunting Stories

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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Research & Planning

Nevada: 2026 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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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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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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Food & Cooking

Turkey Tetrazzini

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

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Hunt App

How To Find Turkeys

Learn how to scout for turkeys by identifying key habitat, roost areas, and travel routes on a map. Use onX Hunt to find more spring turkeys on public land.

Best Turkey Hunting States

Research & Planning

Turkey Hunting: The Best States To Hunt Each Subspecies

See our turkey hunting guide with all six subspecies, including Gould’s and hybrids, which are profiled to help you weigh all available options.

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Research & Planning

Hunting the Eastern Wild Turkey

The ultimate guide to hunting eastern wild turkeys. See the best eastern turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

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Deer Food Plots: Getting Started

If you’re planning deer food plot projects, read up on food plot design, soil prep, and regional tips on what and when to plant.

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Learn

Hog Hunting Explained: History, Wildlife Management, and Tips for Your Hunt

Considering a wild hog hunt? First get to know the species: We explain why they’re here and explore the havoc they cause. Then, we offer tips for hunting feral pigs.

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Food & Cooking

Morel Mushroom Maps With the onX Hunt App

Learn the tools and tricks that expert morel hunters use to find morel mushrooms year after year. Try onX Hunt today. No credit card required.

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