Hunting stories and insights featuring several species of undomesticated sheep found in western North America.
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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.
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Home to most Western big game species, Montana offers opportunities for resident and non-resident hunters. Use Huntin’ Fool’s insights to inform your Montana application strategy.
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Is Utah on your list this year? Read application season details from Huntin’ Fool, including what’s new, draw processes, point system 101, and deadlines.
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Wyoming can present excellent value for resident and non-resident hunters. Make the most of your opportunities with a solid approach to application season, and keep track of upcoming changes.
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For non-resident hunters, New Mexico primarily presents as an elk and deer state. It also offers public hunts for oryx, ibex, and Barbary sheep, as well as antelope and bighorn. The first step in any hunt is applying—let us help you with New Mexico’s process.
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Looking to hunt in Oregon? Get all the application season details from Huntin’ Fool, including what’s new, draw processes, point system 101, and deadlines.
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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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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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Alaska’s drawing hunt permits run on a pure lottery system, meaning everyone has equal chances at permits. Read the details here.
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Washington has special permit drawings for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey. The state offers bull moose, bighorn sheep (ram), and mountain goat, which are once-in-a-lifetime if successful. Learn how to make the most of your application.
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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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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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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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Learn how to put tags in your pocket every hunting season with Huntin’ Fool.
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The definitive guide to understanding Colorado’s preference and weighted point systems for hunting tags.
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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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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.
Food & Cooking
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.
