bushjill+FollowEver seen a black deer in the wild? I hear the black deer are incredibly rare, making up less than 1% of the population. If you ever saw one in your sights—would you take the shot or just watch in awe? #hunting #blackdeer #deerhunting24511Share
Manuel Bright+FollowWhy do bucks shed antlers at different times?Went shed hunting last weekend and found a few fresh singles—but no pairs. Got me thinking about why bucks shed at such different times. Turns out it’s not random. In the North, older bucks drop early after a hard rut. Down South, the longer breeding season keeps testosterone high, so mature bucks hold on longer. Stress from poor nutrition or injury can also trigger early casting. And the way antlers actually fall? Their bodies actively release them—pretty wild. Anyone else noticing early or late drops this year where you hunt? Any patterns you’ve picked up over time? #hunting #shedhunting #DeerHunting #Outdoors 215Share
tyler79+FollowWhy .300 Win Mag is overkill for deerKeep seeing this question pop up everywhere, so figured I'd share what I've learned over the years. Truth is, the best deer caliber is whatever you can shoot accurately with good bullet construction. Most states require .243 minimum, which is perfect starting point - .243 Win or 6mm Creedmoor will drop deer cleanly. Want less recoil? 6.5 Creedmoor and .25/06 are sweet spots. Classic .308, .30/06, and 7mm-08 never disappoint either. Unless you're in grizzly country, skip the .300 Win Mag - your shoulder will thank you. What's everyone running this season? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingcaliber #huntingtips70109Share
bushjill+Followgrowing up a rifle hunter, but learning to love the shotgunGrowing up in West Texas, rifle hunting was all I knew — long shots, open country, and skittish deer. But my dad’s stories of thick Alabama woods, shotgun hunts, and deer dogs always stuck with me. Years later, public land hunts forced me to trade my rifle for a shotgun… and honestly, I started to love it. It made me rethink everything I knew about deer hunting. Anyone else grow up one way and switch later on? What pushed you to try something different — location, regulation, or just curiosity? #hunting #shotgunhunting #riflehunting #deerhunting358Share
Manuel Bright+FollowI swear by scent and decoy combos nowAnyone else having success with decoys during pre-rut? I’ve been playing around with buck and doe setups — adding scent and pairing calls like grunts or bleats makes a huge difference. Learned that buck decoys should face your shooting lane since they usually come in head-on. And yep, they always try to swing downwind first. Curious what tricks others are using! #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips 30Share
lolson+Followy'all, the south is winning the mature buck gameUsed to think the Midwest was the go-to for older bucks, but new data says the South is where it’s at. Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Louisiana hunters are harvesting the highest percentage of 3½+ year old bucks in the country. Oklahoma tops the list with a whopping 85% mature bucks in harvest! Maybe it's time to plan that Southern hunting trip... #hunting #deerhunting #southernhunting #whitetails00Share
lolson+FollowI always do more work in July than hunting seasonJust got back from checking my spots and can't stress enough how crucial July prep is. Made the mistake of skipping this a few years back and paid for it all season long. Here's what I'm hitting hard right now: 1️⃣ Food plot check - drought hit my clover hard this year, already replanting before it's too late 2️⃣ Water sources - with temps climbing, deer patterns revolve around water. Found three new seeps I never knew existed 3️⃣ Low-impact scouting - deer aren't spooked yet, perfect time to find those bedding-to-feeding routes and hang stands 4️⃣ Early season setups - ag fields are starting to show which trails get heavy use The beauty of July work is deer barely notice you're there. Come September, you'll know exactly where to be while other hunters are still figuring out the property. What's your biggest July scouting priority this year? #hunting #deerhunting #scouting #huntingprep101Share
Manuel Bright+Followfound the secret to tracking mature bucks✌️Been studying sign all season and finally cracked the code on reading rubs and scrapes. Fresh scrapes with torn-up ground? That's your highway map to deer movement. The bigger the rub, the bigger the buck. I always set up downwind from active scrapes since bucks love checking them after rain storms to refresh their scent. Perfect trail cam spots too. What's the biggest rub you've found this season? #hunting #deerhunting #bucksign #huntingtips4014Share
lolson+FollowCan deer survive a shoulder shot?Hit a deer in the shoulder this morning and it ran off. Been wondering if it'll make it or if I should keep tracking. Anyone have experience with shoulder shots? #hunting #deerhunting1439Share
Eric Ford+Followbuilding my first deer blind from scrap woodGot a pile of leftover lumber sitting around and thinking about building my own deer blind this season instead of buying one. Has anyone here DIY'd their own? Looking for tips on dimensions, window placement, or any mistakes to avoid. Worth the effort? #hunting #deerhunting #deerblind 198Share
