Tag Page DeerHunting

paulcarol

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Beating a deer’s nose—does scent control help?

Real talk - they're tie breakers at best. I've had success with ozone, but if the wind's wrong, you're getting busted regardless. Especially early season when you're sweating buckets. That said, sometimes buying yourself 3-5 seconds of deer confusion is all you need for the shot. Worth it for that alone. Bottom line: every serious hunter hunts specific stands for specific winds, because wind direction trumps every spray and gadget. You'd need surgeon-level scent control to completely fool a deer's nose. #hunting #scentcontrol #huntingtips #deerhunting

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paulcarol

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old-school hunting still works

Been thinking about how much hunting has changed for some folks—and how little it’s changed for me. I don’t use trail cams or fancy food plots, and I’m fine not knowing what’s out there until I’m in the stand. I’ve planted a few natural draws like hazelnut and persimmon, but mostly I just keep my shots sharp, watch the wind, and keep my gear scent-free. Some years I tag a buck, some years just a doe, but I usually get meat in the freezer. Anyone else prefer the old-school, low-tech way of hunting over all the gadgets? #hunting #deerhunting #huntinglife #outdoors

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bushjill

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send-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 #deerhunting

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Manuel Bright

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No such thing as a guaranteed deer bang-flop

Real talk: any decent hunting load will drop a deer. The "perfect" bullet doesn't exist - wounded runners happen regardless of caliber. What matters more? Your shooting skills, understanding anatomy, and practice from realistic positions. I've noticed higher velocity rounds like Barnes 130gr give more instant drops, but shot placement beats bullet choice every time. Match your bullet to your range - softer projectiles for distance, monos for close work. Then practice until you can deliver it accurately when it counts. #hunting #bullets ##huntingammo #deerHunting

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bushjill

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Why I stopped hunting the "obvious" spots

Last 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 #deerhunting

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jortiz

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How I find killer spots on public land

The first time I scouted public land seriously, I spent a weekend just walking ridgelines and marking every rub, bed, and hidden water source I could find. I used satellite maps to avoid obvious access routes and focused on the ugly stuff—steep draws, thick cover, places no one wants to hike into. My boots were trashed by Sunday, but I came out with 3 solid ambush spots and a fresh appreciation for how deer actually move in pressured areas. I scout hard post-season, set trail cams early, and map food sources like mast trees and browse lines. The trick? Think like a buck avoiding pressure. I’ve found more action on gnarly terrain no one else wants to hike than I ever did near open fields. It takes effort, but man, when it works... it's pure magic. What’s your go-to strategy for finding a hot public land setup? #hunting #PublicLandHunting #DeerHunting

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bushjill

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I hiked in blind with a lightweight setup and got my best buck yet

Tried mobile hunting for the first time last rut after getting skunked 3 sits in a row. I hiked in deep, found a fresh rub line, and hung my set that afternoon. Three hours later, I arrowed a solid 8-point at 25 yards. Here's why I think it worked: 1️⃣ Moved in fresh—no pressure or scent left behind. 2️⃣ Keyed in on hot sign instead of old patterns. 3️⃣ Stayed light—stand, pack, and gear were minimal. It's not the most comfortable setup, but the flexibility is worth it. If your usual stand's gone cold, why not get mobile? #hunting #mobilehunting #deerhunting #huntingtips

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paulcarol

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Why I never want to “cure” my buck fever

After 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

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jortiz

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the rut hits different when you’re mobile hunting

Set 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 #deerhunting

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lolson

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Ground Blinds are the Most Overlooked Tool I Own

Used to be all about tree saddles until I tried taking my buddy hunting. Two guys fumbling around with saddles in trees? Total nightmare - loud, unsafe, and we bailed early. That evening I grabbed my ground blind instead. Set up in minutes, hunted comfortably until dark, and my buddy got hooked on hunting. Now I'm back to using ground blinds regularly: 1️⃣ Perfect for hunting with others - especially beginners 2️⃣ Complete concealment - deer think it's just another bush 3️⃣ Super mobile - wind shifts? Move in minutes 4️⃣ Weather protection - beats freezing your butt off in a tree Tree stands have their place, but ground blinds solve a lot of problems I didn't realize I had. Anyone else rediscover ground blinds after years of elevated hunting? #hunting #HuntingTips #GroundBlind #DeerHunting

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