State Hunting Guide

Alabama hunting in 2025 could be your best season yet! Whether you’re excited about turkey, deer, waterfowl, or smaller game like dove, you need to know when the seasons start, your zones to hunt, and how to get your license so you can tag out this year.

If you don't live in Iowa but you hunt whitetail deer, you need to plan a hunting trip to the Hawkeye State at least once in your lifetime. It is arguably "the" top state for whitetail deer hunts.

Hunting in Florida is an adventure, with plenty of game variety for almost any hunter. Whether you call Florida home or you’re traveling there to add an Osceola turkey to your list of species wins, there’s rarely a dull moment when hunting the Sunshine State.

Utah, quite simply, has some of the best hunting you'll find in the U.S. You'll find a wide range of species to hunt — from deer to elk, cougar, black bear, and waterfowl.

We know the excitement of a new hunting year all too well. The HuntWise team stays ready for turkey, deer, and other hunting seasons, and we know you probably do, too.

There's lots of land (public and private) and plenty of game to hunt in Kansas. The state is known for some of the best quail and pheasant hunting in the country, along with a reputation for big whitetail bucks.

Oregon allows hunters to hunt Roosevelt elk — a rare opportunity to pursue this animal if big game trophies and adventure hunts are on your list of hunts to conquer.

As one of the top states for hunting whitetail, Ohio is a destination hunting ground for many hunters. If you’re after a trophy buck, the Buckeye State could deliver for you this year. It’s also an excellent spot for hunting and trapping furbearers (like mink, muskrat, raccoon, fox, and others).

If a trophy-class whitetail is on your list of wild game to bring home this year, Illinois should be on your list of places to hunt. It's also an excellent state if you enjoy trapping furbearers.

Whether you've hunted in Colorado or not, Colorado plans the state's hunting seasons for big game through a five-year structure. So, to prepare for your hunts in 2026, pay close attention to the latest application process, draw odds, and more.

Hunters head to Minnesota for one of the top ruffed grouse experiences in the country. However, it’s an ideal location for deer, turkey, and other upland birds, too. Whitetail is a big deal in this state.

Hunters living in Wyoming understand what they have almost literally in their backyard: a sought-after destination for big game hunting. If you don’t live in Wyoming, it could be on your bucket list of places to travel for a trophy to bring home this season.