FIELD NOTES

From the Field

Tactics, regulations, gear, and stories from the Hunt+Gather community. Real hunters and anglers, real field experience.

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DEER HUNTING
The Best Time of Day to Hunt Deer (By Season)
Dawn, midday, or dusk? How deer movement shifts across early season, the rut, and late season — and how to plan your sits.
Jun 20266 min read
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SKILLS
How to Read Topographic Maps for Hunting
Contour lines, saddles, benches, and pinch points — find deer travel routes and plan stands before you scout in person.
Jun 20267 min read
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FISHING
Florida Saltwater Fishing License: What You Need to Know
Who needs one, who's exempt, what it costs, and how to keep it on your phone — a clear 2026 guide for Florida anglers.
Jun 20265 min read
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LICENSING
How to Keep Your Florida Hunting License on Your Phone
Store, display, and renew your Florida hunting and fishing license on your phone — with offline access that works beyond cell range.
Jun 20266 min read
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SCIENCE
Barometric Pressure and Deer Movement: What the Data Says
How falling pressure triggers feeding behavior — and how to time your sits around pressure events for better odds.
Jun 20267 min read
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DEER HUNTING
Reading Barometric Pressure for Whitetail Movement
How falling pressure fronts trigger buck movement — and how to use Hunt+Gather's weather data to time your sits.
Coming soon5 min read
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BASS FISHING
Solunar Tables: Do Moon Phases Actually Matter for Bass?
We analyzed 3 years of Trophy Wall data to see if solunar periods correlate with fish activity on Okeechobee.
Coming soon8 min read
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TURKEY HUNTING
Florida Spring Turkey: Zone-by-Zone 2026 Preview
FWC regulation updates, best public land zones, and what the 2025 harvest data tells us about bird populations.
Coming soon6 min read
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GEAR & TECH
Building Your Digital Hunting System with Hunt+Gather
From license management to GPS waypoints to Trophy Wall — how to use every feature to hunt smarter.
Coming soon10 min read
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REGULATIONS
Hunting License Requirements: All 50 States Compared
A state-by-state breakdown of licensing requirements, fees, reciprocity agreements, and how to stay legal when hunting out of state.
Coming soon12 min read
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SALTWATER
Florida Redfish Slot Regulations and Catch Records
Everything you need to know about slot limits, trophy fish documentation, and the best flats on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Coming soon7 min read

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