ONX HUNT BLOG

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The 2025 Guide to Hunting Elk

See what you need to know about elk hunting, where to hunt elk, and how to have a successful hunt.

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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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Colorado: 2025 Hunting Application Details

Get Huntin’ Fool’s Colorado application season tips.

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2025 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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Planning Your Short, Intermediate, and Long-Term Hunting Application Strategy

Huntin’ Fool walks through how to put together a strategy for your application goals. Discover the best hunting application strategy for western hunting.

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Pay To Play: Tackling Once-in-a-Lifetime Hunts

Huntin’ Fool looks at strategies for once-in-a-lifetime species. The first question you should ask is, “Where do I apply to have the best chance of drawing a tag?”

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Navigating Moose Draws With Huntin’ Fool

Unlock the secrets to successful moose draws with Huntin’ Fool. Explore strategies for drawing tags on Shiras, Canadian, and Alaska-Yukon moose.

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Mule Deer Draw Strategies for the West With Huntin’ Fool

Huntin’ Fool addresses different strategies for acquiring mule deer permits by either drawing or purchasing vouchers across the West. 

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Elk Draw Strategies Across the West With Huntin’ Fool

Huntin’ Fool breaks down the top states to apply for limited-entry Rocky Mountain elk tags where hunters are looking for trophy bulls vs. the best states for easy-to-obtain elk tags.

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How To Draw Tags

Learn how to put tags in your pocket every hunting season with Huntin’ Fool. 

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Out-of-State Hunting Tags: Pay To Play

Learn how the crew at Huntin’ Fool builds their strategies for consistently drawing out-of-state tags.

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Everything You Need To Know About Hunting Party Applications

Party applications can be tough to understand, but Huntin’ Fool is here to demystify this powerful hunt draw tool.

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Colorado Point System: Understanding the Draw

The definitive guide to understanding Colorado’s preference and weighted point systems for hunting tags.

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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.

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The History of Hunter Orange

Hunter orange is a mid-century development that was first tested on a military base. Read about its history and which states require hunters to wear Blaze Orange.