How To

Whitetails live and die by their nose, so it’s no wonder that deer are the olfactory champions of the woods. Hunters (human or otherwise) have been trying to beat their sense of smell with every method we can come up with, including staying downwind and practicing good scent control.

Can you get by and still be a successful hunter without HuntWise? Of course, you can. In my opinion, HuntWise is an amazing tool for the sport of hunting and something that I wish I had access to when I first started hunting.

There are silent conversations constantly happening around us in the woods. Learning to read the language and signs left behind by deer can help you better understand what is being said and by who to become a more knowledgeable and effective hunter.

We've met some seriously obsessed duck hunters, the kind of people who live and breathe the sport and are always thinking about ways to conserve the sport for themselves and generations of duck hunters to come.

Before you step foot on that new property for a hunt, you need to check a topographic map app. Let's talk about why.

As hunters, we should always strive to be as effective and lethal as possible. One method that can help elevate your shooting skills is dry firing.

Bowhunting deer and big game seasons will be here before you know it. Are you ready? We sat down with John Dudley, HuntWise Pro and the most trusted source in archery with NockOn Archery, to ask him how bowhunters can become better bowhunters.

To make a water hole for deer, choose a location near bedding or travel routes, dig a shallow depression, and line it with plastic or a natural seal to retain water. Proper placement in shaded areas helps maintain water levels and increases deer activity, especially during warm or dry conditions.

With spring in full force, now is as good a time as ever to start replenishing your mineral sites or getting out and setting up new ones before the summer heat.

Did you hunt the rut this year? Do you plan to hunt it next year? Whether you have (or haven't) hunted it before, you're in for a special kind of treat when pursuing whitetail during peak breeding season.

The best wind direction keeps your scent away from animals and aligns with movement.

New HuntWise users should start by learning how to use HuntCast, WindCast, Hunt Areas, pins, and LiDAR map layers to plan hunts more effectively. These tools help hunters predict movement, manage wind, mark important locations, understand terrain, and organize scouting information before heading into the field.