ONX HUNT BLOG

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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.

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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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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Hunting the Hybrid Wild Turkey

See the best hybrid turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

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Hunting the Osceola Wild Turkey

A guide to hunting Osceola wild turkeys in Florida. See the best Osceola turkey hunting locations, how to apply for tags, and get local intel.

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Hunting the Gould’s Wild Turkey

The ultimate guide to hunting the Gould’s wild turkeys. See the best Gould’s turkey hunting state, how to apply for tags, and get local intel.

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Hunting the Rio Grande Wild Turkey

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

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Hunting the Merriam’s Wild Turkey

Your state-by-state guide to hunting Merriam’s wild turkeys. See the best Merriam’s turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

Learn

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 Gear

Topic Tactics: Gear Care

Take care of your hunting gear, and it will take care of you. Expert tips for gear care and maintenance this hunting season.

Learn

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.

Research & Planning

Strut Report: Spring Turkey Season 2026

Using harvest trends, habitat data, hunter observations, and new academic research, this 2026 report breaks down where turkeys are thriving, where they’re struggling, and how hunters should think about the state of the state.

Research & Planning

Colorado: 2026 Hunting Application Details

Colorado’s 2026 big game application season runs March 1–April 7. Get the latest on draw deadlines, license fees, and regulation changes for elk, deer, antelope, moose, sheep, and goat. Plus: Maximize your draw odds before the system overhaul in 2028.

Hunt App

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.

Research & Planning

Best States To Hunt Mule Deer

Which state is the best for mule deer hunting? Check out top choices and considerations.