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
lolson+FollowGround blinds changed my hunting gameLast season I was strictly a treestand guy until a buddy convinced me to try his ground blind setup. First sit, I had a mature buck at 15 yards completely oblivious to my presence. That's when I became a believer. Here's why ground blinds have become my go-to hunting method: 1️⃣ Invisible movement - Deer can't see you fidgeting, drawing your bow, or adjusting position like they can in treestands. 2️⃣ Ultimate portability - Move with the deer patterns. No climbing, no heavy stands to haul. 3️⃣ Weather protection - Rain, snow, wind - you're comfortable and focused on hunting instead of surviving. 4️⃣ Scent containment - Your scent stays trapped inside instead of swirling around a tree. 5️⃣ Room to move - Stretch out, shift positions, stay comfortable during long sits. Set them up during pre-season so deer accept them as part of their environment. What's your experience with ground blinds vs treestands? #hunting #HuntingTips #GroundBlind #DeerHunting848Share
paulcarol+FollowHow I tell bucks from does in the field?Two weeks ago I'm glassing a lone deer feeding in my food plot at last light. No antlers visible, slender build - had to be a doe, right? Wrong! Almost made a costly mistake until I noticed that thick neck and blocky head shape. After 20+ years hunting, I've learned you can't just rely on antlers. Here's how I now identify bucks vs does in the field: Key identifiers that never lie: 1️⃣ Head shape - Bucks have flattened, blocky foreheads. Does have rounded heads like a Coke bottle with floppy ears. 2️⃣ Neck and chest - Even shed bucks keep that thick, muscular neck. Does are more graceful and elongated. 3️⃣ Body build - Bucks are squarer and more muscular. Does have that rectangular, streamlined look. 4️⃣ Tarsal glands - Look for dark brown staining on mature bucks' hind legs from rub-urinating during rut. 5️⃣ Behavior - Late season bucks often feed alone, packing on calories after rut. Does travel in family groups. Post-rut bucks feeding solo are often mistaken for does. Don't let a shed buck fool you! What's your go-to method for buck vs doe identification? #hunting #DeerHunting #buckordoe12935Share
Eric Ford+FollowI almost shot a doe thinking it was a buckLast week I had my crosshairs on what I thought was a young buck until it turned its head - no antlers! Close call. What's your foolproof method for identifying bucks vs does? #hunting #DeerHunting #buckordoe #huntingtips4827Share
mmoore+Followwhy shed hunting is so addicting?Found my first buck shed last weekend and I'm hooked! It's like treasure hunting but you're learning deer patterns and getting exercise. Plus free decorations! #hunting #shedhunting #offseasonfun #deerhunting244Share
paulcarol+Followold-school hunting still worksBeen 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 #outdoors386Share
Manuel Bright+FollowDon’t lose your deer! My blood trailing hacks winLast fall, I made what looked like a perfect shot on a buck just before sunset. But once I got down, the real work began—tracking. That trail taught me more than any article ever could. If you're newer to blood trailing (or just want to up your odds), here are a few tips I now swear by: 📱 Track your route with an app like onX—it shows where you’ve been and helps spot patterns. 🩸 Physically mark blood with tape or tissue in case weather or time messes with visibility. 🚶 Don’t rush—only move forward once you’ve spotted the next drop. 🌿 Check higher vegetation, not just the ground—exit wounds don’t always drip. 👀 Notice drop shape—a ragged edge often points the direction the deer went. 🔍 Keep scanning ahead—you might spot the deer before you step on your next clue. Happy tracking and good luck this season! #hunting #bloodtrail #deerhunting #huntingtips #Outdoors 4518Share
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
lolson+FollowGround Blinds are the Most Overlooked Tool I OwnUsed 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 #DeerHunting268Share
Manuel Bright+FollowDon’t Buy Your Dream Deer Hunting Farm Too SoonAlmost bought my "dream farm" right out of the gate - 160 acres of prime whitetail country. Thank God the deal fell through. Here's the brutal truth about hunting land: Don't start with your dream property. Start with the stepping stones. I learned to look for value others miss: 🏞️ Rundown pastures with good soil that can become food plots 🌲 Undervalued timber the seller doesn't recognize 📍 Good hunting areas with fixable problems (old cabins, no food plots) The snowball method works: Buy undervalued → improve → sell → roll profits into bigger property → repeat After 4-5 transactions over several years, I finally had enough equity to consider that dream farm. The key? Being willing to sell each property to fund the next step up. That 20-acre starter tract taught me more about land value than any book ever could. Sometimes the best lessons come from what you almost bought wrong. Anyone else learn this lesson the hard way? #Hunting #HuntingLand #LandInvestment #DeerHunting1011Share
