Manuel Bright+FollowNo such thing as a guaranteed deer bang-flopReal 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 #deerHunting3119Share
tyler79+FollowCan't hunt without my Thermacell!Sounds crazy but it's true. Down here with 100+ temps and mosquitoes the size of helicopters, I'd rather forget my bow than my Thermacell. Thought it was total BS until I tried it. Now I can actually sit still without getting eaten alive. Only complaint is the electronic one beeps when you turn it on - just fire it up before walking to your stand. This thing isn't hunting gear, it's survival gear in the South.🤣 #hunting #summerhunting #southernhunting #huntinggear205Share
hodebra+FollowWhy I chose a paid hunter for my farmGroundhogs were destroying my corn and beans, so I let hunters come for free. Big mistake - truck ruts, trash everywhere, zero respect for property. Now I charge a modest fee and found ONE responsible hunter who treats my land like his own. No damage, effective pest control, and he actually helps around the farm. Charging money doesn't guarantee good behavior, but it sure filters out the problem hunters. Investment creates accountability. #hunting #farmhunting #landowner #groundhogs #pestcontrol5419Share
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
tyler79+FollowCopper bullets changed my hunting foreverSwitched to Barnes Vor-TX 130gr in .308 and haven’t looked back. Zero lead fragmentation, better meat quality, and it drops hogs hard. Even out of my 16” Ruger American G2 Ranch suppressed, I’m still pushing close to 3000 fps. Copper rounds don’t explode inside game like lead—less bloodshot meat, cleaner kills. Just know their limits past 300 yds. If you’re still using ELDs or SSTs inside 100 yds, you’re probably wasting meat. #hunting #copperBullets #308 #cleanmeat4520Share
tyler79+FollowWhen do hunters start buying land?Veteran hunters - what made you finally pull the trigger on your own property? Tired of lease fees? Found the perfect spot? Currently saving up but curious what pushed you over the edge and how you're making it happen 👀 #hunting #huntingland #huntingproperty #Outdoors3631Share
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
SunChaser99+FollowMy secret weapon looks like it came out of a cereal boxI’ve tried the fancy stuff, but my old grunt call—the one with duct tape and teeth marks—still works better than anything. Maybe it’s the pitch. Maybe it’s just superstition. Either way, it’s the only one I trust. What’s your “this looks like junk but it works every time” gear? #Outdoors #hunting #HuntingTips00Share
SunChaser99+FollowIt’s not about the meat, really.People ask why I hunt. I say: for the quiet. For the sitting still. For the part where you wait and wait and don’t know if anything will show up. It’s like a reset button. Meat’s nice, but it’s not the point. Why do you hunt? #Outdoors #hunting #WhyWeHunt15Share
SunChaser99+FollowYes, someone actually played music on the trail. Out loud.Like, full volume. EDM. In the woods. I came out here for silence and wind in the trees—not your gym playlist. That, and loud phone calls, totally ruin the day for me. What’s your biggest hunting pet peeve? I know I’m not alone in this. #Outdoors #hunting #HuntingPetPeeve10Share
