Wildlife Science
2023 Rut Predictions
The 2023 rut predictions are in and backed by insight from nearly 30 onX Hunt Ambassadors. See which dates you should be in your stand this year.
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Wildlife Science
Mule Deer Characteristics, Trends, and Ranges
Many people have questions about mule deer and their trends and behaviors. See characteristics of mule deer vs. whitetail deer, trends, conservation and more.
Wildlife Science
Winterkill Impacts 2023 Draws in Western States
We highlight the harsh winter the west is seeing in 2023 and ensure hunters understand how this weather has and will impact 2023 and future draws through reduced tag allocations and reduced animal numbers.
Wildlife Science
Tips for Hunting the Five Phases of the Deer Rut
Explore key elements of the whitetail deer rut phases, including dates, things to look for and signs of deer activity, with onX staff member Jared Larsen.
Wildlife Science
Hunting in a Known CWD Area: What You Need To Know
If CWD has been detected in your favorite hunting area, arm yourself with facts. Learn more about precautions you should take.
Wildlife Science
Increasing Daylight Movements of Whitetail Deer
Land and Legacy’s Adam Keith and Matt Dye discuss how to encourage big whitetail to make moves in the productive daylight hours with onX Hunt.
Wildlife Science
Shotshells: Conservation, Crippling, and Non-Toxic Shot
Boss Shotshells’ Lee Kjos dives into the history of non-toxic shot and its importance in habitat and bird conservation.
Wildlife Science
onX Whitetail Report: Timber Management
Food plots are great but timber stand improvement (TSI) should be part of every whitetail land improvement strategy. Read about best practices for timber management with input from Land & Legacy in this month’s Whitetail Report.
Wildlife Science
onX Whitetail Report: Controlled Burns
Looking for that one thing you can do in spring to make an immediate impact on your land? Read what benefits are behind controlled burns in this month’s Whitetail Report.
Wildlife Science
Understanding Turkey Behavior Patterns
Just like hunting any other species, learning what makes a turkey tick can make you much more successful in the turkey woods. Here are a few biological behaviors of hens and gobblers that will help you understand and better target turkeys.
Wildlife Science
Shed Hunting Tips: Regional Tactics and Strategies From the Pros
Learn tips, tricks and more to help you find success shed hunting in various regions, from the Northeast to the Southwest. Hunting professionals share advice.
Wildlife Science
Turkey Call History and Calling Tips
Turkey calls are how turkey communicates with each other. Learn turkey calling tips and tricks from onX Hunt Ambassadors to have better turkey hunting success.
Wildlife Science
onX Whitetail Report: Strategic Tree Planting for Whitetail Habitat
Thinking of planting trees to improve your whitetail habitat? Read what Nativ Nurseries tree expert Dudley Phelps suggests you do in this month’s Whitetail Report.
Wildlife Science
onX Whitetail Report: Winter Die-Off for Whitetails
Check out January’s report on winter die-off that some whitetails face this time of year. What’s fact, what’s myth? We speak to renowned deer biologist Moriah Boggess about this stressful season.
Wildlife Science
onX Whitetail Report: Late Season Whitetail Tactics and Behavior
Check out December’s report on how to hunt late-season whitetail bucks. It’s a different game in winter. Be prepared.
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A Day in the Life of a Game Warden
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