John LewisWith a growing bear population distributed across the state, hunters can find black bears in every Wildlife Management Zone. By thoroughly understanding the hunting regulations and season framework, they can partake legally and ethically while contributing to vital wildlife research. Overview of the 2026 Bear Hunting Seasons Season Period Dates Hunting Implements Allowed Full Season … Read more
Maine gives hunters a true four-season experience. You can chase deer in big timber, call spring gobblers in farm country, sit over bear bait in the North Woods, or spend cold mornings chasing ducks along the coast. That variety is a big reason Maine stays high on the list for both resident hunters and traveling … Read more
Louisiana gives hunters a little bit of everything. You can chase whitetails in pine country, work ducks over marsh and rice, call gobblers on private ground, or spend a morning chasing squirrels and rabbits on public land. That variety is a big reason the state stays popular with both lifelong hunters and beginners. Deer, ducks, … Read more
Kentucky gives hunters a little bit of everything: strong whitetail hunting, a true elk draw, expanding bear opportunity, solid spring turkey action, plenty of small game, and a long list of public places to hunt. From western river bottoms and managed wetlands to the big timber and mountains of eastern Kentucky, the state offers good … Read more
Louisiana Deer Season 2023-2024 invites outdoor enthusiasts to discover the scenic landscapes and abundant game that make the state a prime hunting destination. Experience the excitement of hunting in the varied landscape of Louisiana, where the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has thoughtfully split the state into 10 regions, each with its own Deer hunting … Read more
Kansas remains one of the best all-around hunting states in the middle of the country. A hunter can chase whitetails in river bottoms, walk up pheasants in the west, call spring gobblers in timbered draws, and still spend late fall over waterfowl in some of the most famous marsh habitat on the Central Flyway. What … Read more
For thousands of hunters across the state and beyond, pheasant hunting in Iowa is a treasured tradition. Excitement is high for what seems to be a great year for flushing and bagging roosters as the 2026 season draws near. Everything you need to know about the Iowa pheasant hunting season—including dates, places, and limits—is outlined … Read more
Iowa remains one of the Midwest’s most respected hunting states, especially for whitetails, longbeards, pheasants, and late-fall upland hunting. The state offers a good mix of farm country, timber, river corridors, wetlands, and public access ground, so both experienced hunters and beginners can find solid opportunities. For many hunters, deer season is the headline event. … Read more
Indiana gives hunters a little bit of everything. Deer hunting is the headline attraction, but the state also offers solid opportunities for turkey, waterfowl, squirrels, rabbits, doves, furbearers, and a handful of lesser-known legal species. Whether you hunt crop edges in the north, big woods in the south, or marsh country near major flyways, Indiana … Read more
Florida gives hunters a little bit of everything. You can chase whitetails in pine flatwoods, call Osceola turkeys in palmetto country, hunt doves over fields, and spend late fall and winter on ducks, geese, snipe, and woodcock. That variety is one reason Florida stays popular with both experienced hunters and beginners. The state is especially … Read more