Montana Kids Get Free OnX After Hunter Safety

Think about all the stuff you learned in hunter safety. How to maintain muzzle control. Blaze orange. Not being the idiot kid who asks a dumb question in front of everyone.

Now add this to the list. Get one of the handiest tools you can keep in your pocket, for FREE.

OnX Making Things a Little Easier

Hunter education programs across the country are teaming up with Missoula-based onX to provide a free membership to kids after they complete their Hunter Ed course. That means they are not just walking away with a hunter safety card. They are leaving with maps, land boundaries, access points, and a much better shot at actually ending up in the right place.

Which matters more than people think. Hunting is one thing. But finding a place to hunt is the hard part.

Why This Is More Than Just a Perk

If you have chased elk, deer, or even spring turkeys around Montana for any length of time, you already know how much guesswork used to be involved. A lot of wandering. A lot of second-guessing. And plenty of “pretty sure this is still public land” moments.

I actually just renewed my OnX subscription for spring turkey season, and it took about a minute to remember why. Being able to scout from your phone, mark spots, and check boundaries so you do not wander somewhere you should not is a game-changer, especially if you are the type that is always out roaming anyway. For new hunters, getting that right out of the gate is a big deal.

A Better Shot for Montana Kids

This feels like one of those moves that does not need much explanation. If you want more people getting into hunting, especially younger folks, you have to make it easier. Access, knowledge, and confidence all matter.

Giving them a tool like OnX right from the start is not just helpful. It probably keeps a few from getting discouraged and quitting early.