bushjill+FollowBuck Fever Hit Me After 8 Years of Clean KillsNever had shaking problems until last season - suddenly I'm trembling so bad the tree branch is moving. Eight years of successful bow kills, then boom, uncontrollable shakes even on does. Tried everything: deep breathing, muscle flexing, even practiced shooting after running to spike my heart rate. Nothing worked. Made my first bad shot because of it - had to track that doe for a mile the next morning and found her still alive 16 hours later. Being out of shape definitely doesn't help, but this felt different than just adrenaline. Started exercising more but still looking for solutions that actually work in the moment. Has anyone else developed buck fever later in their hunting career and found something that helps? #Hunting #BuckFever #Bowhunting #HuntingTips70Share
Eric Ford+FollowI missed easy shots for 3 seasons straight because of nerves - then this changedI used to shake like a leaf every time I drew back on a deer. My first few seasons were brutal - missed opportunities because I couldn't control the nerves. Then an old timer told me something that changed everything: "Stop hunting trophies and start hunting experience." I spent the off-season shooting almost daily, then targeted smaller game my first couple years. Shot a spike and a doe before ever going after a big buck. Each harvest built my confidence. Now I still get the shakes with a monster in front of me, but I know how to manage it. Pro tip that saved me countless times - never hunt hungry. Hunger shakes plus adrenaline shakes equal disaster. What's your biggest challenge when that perfect shot opportunity presents itself? #Hunting #bowhunting #archerytips #HuntingTips21Share
mmoore+FollowWhy I chose bird dogs over bow huntingTried bow hunting but sitting still while ducks flew overhead and pheasants cackled nearby drove me crazy. Can usually tag out opening day of gun season anyway, which happens after duck season closes. Trading action-packed mornings with my dog and buddies for hours of silent waiting just doesn't appeal to me anymore. My family only eats so many deer per year, and I'd rather spend those prime hunting hours chasing birds with good company and watching dogs work. Maybe when I retire I'll have time for both. Do you lean more toward deer hunting or bird seasons? #BowHunting #BirdHunting #Outdoors #BowhuntingVsGunhunting1914Share
mmoore+Followsquirrels know when you're hunting deer Best squirrel hunting tip I've learned: just sit still for 30 minutes and they'll start moving around you. But here's the funny part - want to guarantee seeing tons of squirrels? Go bow hunting for deer instead. They can smell your intent and will pester you all day long! 😂 I swear those little bastards wait until I'm settled under a tree eating lunch, then start chattering and barking just to keep me awake. Never fails. #hunting #squirrelhunting #huntingtips #bowhunting11438Share
paulcarol+FollowThe only deer I ever had to knifeBeen hunting 30 years. Only deer I ever had to finish with a knife was one I hit with my truck — broke its spine, so I ended it quick so it wouldn’t suffer. But in the woods? Nah. If a deer’s still alive, I’d rather put another arrow in it. Getting close is risky — hooves can mess you up real bad. That’s why I tell every new bowhunter: practice like crazy. A clean, lethal shot the first time saves everyone a lot of pain. #hunting #bowhunting #huntingethics 325Share
jortiz+Followthe rut hits different when you’re mobile huntingSet up at noon, shot my buck by 3PM. Mobile hunting during the rut is a total game-changer. Light gear, fresh sign, no more waiting around in dead stands. This style of hunting lets you move, adapt, and find the action fast. No wonder there’s an entire expo dedicated to it now. Anyone else ditching the old setups for mobile? #hunting #mobilehunting #rutseason #bowhunting #deerhunting60Share
Manuel Bright+FollowDon’t let dull blades ruin your shot! 🏹Made this mistake once - didn't clean my broadheads after a hunt and they were ruined by the next season! Now I always: - Clean off blood/tissue immediately - Blow out dirt and hair - Sharpen fixed blades with proper tools - Replace mechanical blades when needed - Store in protective cases Clean broadheads = reliable deployment and razor sharpness when it counts! What's your maintenance routine? #hunting #bowhunting #archery #broadheads #huntingtips #huntinggear92Share
Manuel Bright+FollowDull Broadheads Cost You Deer. Here's Why.Lost my first deer last season with a dull broadhead - never again! Sharp broadheads cut clean through arteries, creating massive blood loss for quick, ethical kills. Dull ones? They might kill eventually, but you'll have weak blood trails and potentially lose your animal. My rule: If it's not scalpel-sharp, it doesn't go in my quiver. Better tracking, faster kills, more ethical harvests. #hunting #bowhunting #archery #ethicalhunting #broadheads40Share
tyler79+FollowNot every hunter is Uncle RonI’ve got nothing against the “Uncle Rons” out there—if a beer, plaid, and a .30-06 work for you, go for it. But my success comes from off-season prep: practice, tuning, fitness, and scouting. Every archery season, it pays off. Different approaches for different hunters—but I doubt Uncle Ron wants to hike 20km chasing elk with a bow. How do you prep for the season? #hunting #bowhunting #elkhunting #ethicalhunting 2718Share
