ONX HUNT BLOG

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Best Hunting GPS Devices and Apps

Handheld GPS units for hunting have different strengths and features. In our 2025 guide, we have narrowed down the easiest and most affordable units.

Roads, Trails, & Rec Map Layers

Organizing Your Hunt Map Layers in the onX Hunt App

Learn how onX Hunt Map Layers support your pursuits by giving you insights into historic wildfires, deciduous vs. coniferous tree distribution, roadless areas, and more.

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Build a Better Application Strategy With onX on Desktop

Learn about onX Hunt Tools that help you determine where to apply for tags, and which strategies might be best for your upcoming season.

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E-Scouting for Spring Black Bears

Josh Kirchner walks onX Hunt users through e-scouting for spring black bears.

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Research Hunting Access & Road Status With onX Hunt

Use the onX Hunt App to research road and trail accessibility. Check Forest Service roads, Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM), and more.

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E-Scouting for January Archery Coues Deer in Arizona With Josh Kirchner

Josh Kirchner walks hunters through the stages of hunting January Coues deer in Arizona, from scouting to the actual hunt process.

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onX Hunt’s Overlooked and Underutilized Features

Are you taking advantage of everything onX Hunt has to offer? Learn about a few of Josh Kirchner’s favorite features.

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How To Use onX for Fishing

onX Hunt tools and features are perfect for fishing, whether it’s a day on the lake, or a multi-day float down a winding river.

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Experience onX’s New 3D Maps on Your Desktop

The most comprehensive 3D scouting platform for hunters. Now you can view all Map Layers and Map Markups in 3D Mode while scouting on your desktop.

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onX Discusses the Importance of Going Roadless

The Roadless Layer uses color coding to show you areas in the woods farthest from the nearest road. Newberg has used this strategy of hunting away from roads for years…

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Plan Your Summer Adventure With onX Hunt

onX Hunt is more than just a hunting app. In this post we show you how useful onX Hunt can be on any summer outdoor adventure on the trail or river. Learn more.

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The onX Difference: Our GIS Data

Day in and day out, the GIS team at onX tirelessly pours over our maps so your days in the field are better. That is the onX difference. Learn more.