Manuel Bright+FollowOops, I probably created some anti-hunters 😬Took my buddy hunting last weekend - he got his second deer ever, a beautiful doe! But here's where I messed up... Went to the car wash the next day to clean deer blood out of my truck bed. Workers peeked over, saw the blood, and their faces went from curious to horrified real quick. I let them stew for a bit before gruffly saying "deer blood." Manager was still shaken but let me through. Made me realize: messing with nonhunters might be funny, but it sure doesn’t help the image of hunters. Lesson learned—next time, I’ll keep the mess (and the jokes) out of town. #hunting #deerhunting #Outdoors 7801342Share
tyler79+FollowI used to judge other hunters until I realized thisI'll be honest - I used to silently judge hunters who weren't "serious" like me. Then I realized we're all just different types enjoying the same passion. After years in the woods, I've noticed we basically fall into these camps: The Gear Junkie 🎯 Always has the latest bow setup, newest trail cams, and can justify every $200 purchase. Spends more time researching equipment than actually hunting, but man does their setup look professional. The Minimalist Shows up with grandpa's .30-06 and still fills tags while we're fiddling with gadgets. Proves that skill beats gear every time, and somehow always has the most comfortable setup. The Meat Hunter Freezer full of venison is the only scorecard that matters - antlers don't taste good anyway. These guys know every butcher trick and can turn a doe into dinner for months. The Trophy Chaser Won't even draw on anything under 140" - patience of a saint but walls full of giants. Spends years tracking specific bucks and celebrates like they won the lottery when it finally happens. The DIY Guy Does everything himself from scouting to processing - hates guided hunts but loves the grind. Public land warrior who door-knocks private parcels and earns every single opportunity. The Know-It-All Has a theory for everything but somehow never seems to tag out consistently. Always sharing articles about wind patterns but can't explain their empty freezer. I'm honestly a mix of gear junkie and meat hunter - love new equipment but also love filling the freezer. There's no wrong way to enjoy the woods. What type describes your hunting style best? #Hunting #DeerHunting #Outdoors #HuntingCommunity4930Share
bushjill+Followsend-it hunters give us all a bad name 🙄I stick to arrows for close shots and .308 with copper bullets out to 300 yards. Haven't tracked a single deer or antelope - they just drop. Clean kills, minimal meat loss, zero lead fragments. Here's the thing: if you need multiple shots to connect, or you're "walking rounds in," you're not a long-range hunter - you're just being unethical. That ego-driven "send it" mentality creates wounded animals and gives all hunters a bad reputation. Know your limits. Practice within them. One shot, clean kill. #hunting #cleankills #308 #huntingethics #deerhunting180260Share
paulcarol+Followold school hunters got shot placement rightUnless you're a sniper, stick to what works - tight behind the shoulder through the lungs and heart. It's been the gold standard for decades because it drops deer fast and leaves a clear blood trail. Study deer anatomy before season and practice visualizing your aim point on every deer you see, even ones you're not shooting. When that moment comes, you'll know exactly where to put it. What's your go-to shot placement? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors10433Share
paulcarol+Followground hunting beats tree stands sometimesLast season, I switched spots three times before bagging my buck! After years in the woods, I've learned adaptability is key. Got my main ladder stand in the prime spot, but if the wind's wrong or it's dead, I'm switching it up. Love sitting on the ground with natural cover - killed tons of deer this way. Still hunting is probably the hardest skill to master but most rewarding when it works. I'll try it on fresh snow days or when it's too windy for normal deer movement. Weather and wind dictate everything for me. What's your go-to strategy? #hunting #DeerHunting #StillHunting #Outdoors 2612Share
bushjill+FollowWhy I stopped hunting the "obvious" spotsLast season I was that guy posting "saw nothing all weekend" after hunting the same popular spots as everyone else. Then an old-timer at the gas station gave me advice that completely flipped my success rate... Here's what actually works on public ground: 1️⃣ Go where others won't - I started hiking an extra mile past the "easy" spots. Found deer that had never seen hunting pressure and it showed! 2️⃣ Hunt the weird hours - Tuesday mornings and late evenings became my secret weapon. Big bucks move when weekend warriors are at work. 3️⃣ Stay flexible - When Plan A failed, I had Plans B, C, and D ready. Moved spots three times one morning and finally connected. Also learned to buddy up with the local wildlife biologist - that guy knows EVERYTHING about deer patterns and habitat changes. Best hunting investment I ever made was buying him coffee and picking his brain. Public land isn't impossible, you just gotta think different than private land hunters. #hunting #publiclandhunting #huntingtips #deerhunting385Share
paulcarol+FollowFiguring out deer feeding times, so I get more big bucksBack when I first started hunting, I’d just pick a stand, sit tight at dawn and dusk, and hope for the best. Sometimes it worked, but most days were dead quiet. A few seasons back, an old-timer told me to stop hunting time and start hunting patterns. That’s when I started paying attention to deer feeding cycles — and it completely changed the game. Here’s what I’ve learned that actually works: 1️⃣ Feeding #1 (sunrise) – Happens close to bedding. Think browse, woody plants, acorns. 2️⃣ Feeding #2 (late morning) – Still nearby but a little less active. 3️⃣ Feeding #3 (about an hour before sunset) – This is prime time. They venture farther, often toward food plots or feeders. Skip worrying about nighttime movement — they’ll go wherever. But if you can understand and even shape those daytime feedings, you’ll start to predict movement and place stands way more effectively. Anyone else track feeding patterns? Curious if your experiences match up — especially in different regions. #hunting #deerhunting #huntingstrategy #huntingtips94Share
bushjill+FollowScent control products are a waste of moneyWatched those YouTube tests with retired police dogs - even with every spray and ozone machine, they still smelled the hunters every time. Animals don't care about your $50 bottles. Stick to basics: unscented soap, air-dry clothes outside, skip deodorant, and obsess over wind direction. That's it. Saved myself hundreds on gimmicky sprays and focused on what actually matters - playing the wind perfectly. Products don't make you a better hunter, fundamentals do. #hunting #scentcontrol #deerhunting #outdoors127Share
Eric Ford+Followcamo vs solids—does it really matter in hunting? 🤔My uncle’s been hunting for decades, and he still says the biggest buck of his life came down to camo. He was sitting on the ground with his back to a tree, crossbow in hand. That buck came in behind him—10 yards close. He told me, “I could’ve grabbed his antlers.” What made the difference? Total stillness, scent control, and a digital camo pattern that blended perfectly. He’s convinced solid colors would’ve blown the whole thing. Got me thinking—how much does camo pattern really matter for close-range encounters? Or is movement control the real MVP? #hunting #deerhunting #crossbow #groundhunting #camouflage2313Share
paulcarol+FollowWhy I never want to “cure” my buck feverAfter decades chasing everything from bears to bobcats, you'd think I’d be over buck fever. But every time I raise my rifle, my heart pounds like it's my first hunt. I don’t see it as weakness—it’s proof I still care. That rush, that respect, that pulse-jumping moment... it's why I hunt. Lose that, and what’s the point? #hunting #buckfever #deerhunting #Outdoors 265Share
