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hodebra

Sunday Hunting Freedom! PA Ban FINALLY Gone!

Holy cow, Governor Shapiro just signed the bill - Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban is officially GONE! 🙌 As a PA hunter, I'm honestly pumped about this. We went from only 3 Sundays a year to potentially having Sunday hunting during most seasons (Game Commission gets to decide starting September). This is huge for those of us with crazy work schedules. Now I can actually take my kids out on weekends without burning vacation days. Plus with our deer population exploding and farmers losing crops, we need all the hunting pressure we can get. The bill runs for 5 years, so hopefully we prove Sunday hunting works and makes it permanent. Rep. Mandy Steele nailed it - this benefits hunters, farmers, AND forest health. Anyone else in PA excited about this? Which seasons are you hoping get Sunday approval first? #hunting #PennsylvaniaHunting #SundayHunting #deerseason

Sunday Hunting Freedom! PA Ban FINALLY Gone!
Manuel Bright

Stop scaring turkeys - try this instead 🦃

Been dialing in my turkey calling game over the past few seasons, and here’s what’s made the biggest difference when it comes to bringing toms in close — and getting a shot: 1️⃣ Set up before you call. Always have your back against a good tree before you even yelp once. If a gobbler sounds off nearby, you won’t have time to scramble — he could be in sight within seconds. 2️⃣ Read the hens — then match them. Pay attention to what the real hens are doing. If they’re fired up and loud, I go aggressive with cutting and excited yelps. If they’re soft and chatty, I pull way back and keep things subtle. 3️⃣ Adapt to conditions. Windy morning? I break out the box call to cut through the breeze. If one’s sneaking in close, I switch to a mouth call so I can stay hands-free and ready to shoot. 4️⃣ Make your calls move. Use your hand or body position to “throw” sound — make it feel like the hen is walking around. I even angle my slate or box call off to one side or behind me to keep toms guessing. 5️⃣ Know when to shut up. If a gobbler’s getting close and fired up, I stop calling altogether. Nothing pulls them in like silence — it forces them to come find you. If he drifts off, I give a couple soft clucks to steer him back. These small changes led to my cleanest gobbler takedown yet. What’s your go-to move when a tom hangs up at 80 yards? #hunting #turkeyhunting #turkeycalling #huntingtips

Stop scaring turkeys - try this instead 🦃
paulcarol

My secret spots that yielded 5 sheds last weekend!

Just got back from a weekend of shed hunting and figured I’d share a few spots that always seem to deliver — but don’t get talked about much. Food plots and bedding areas are obvious, but if you want to start picking up more bone, try looking in these underrated places: 1️⃣ Regrown clear-cuts – Deer hammer woody browse in winter. Clear-cuts from a few years back are full of low vegetation and buds they love. 2️⃣ Swamp or marsh islands – Most folks won’t wade through water, but deer do. They bed on high ground in the middle where they feel safe. 3️⃣ Deadfall timber zones – Downed trees offer cover, block wind, and often grow browse-friendly plants. Great bedding = more chances for sheds. 4️⃣ Deep-woods pockets – Especially in high-pressure areas. If they’ve got food (like red oak acorns) and cover, expect sheds. 5️⃣ CRP/native grass fields – Warm, soft bedding. Grasses insulate well, which is why you’ll often find antlers buried in them. 6️⃣ Natural green sources – Greenbriar and other winter-staying plants are gold. Not every food source is in a field. 7️⃣ Wind-sheltered valleys – Deer conserve energy by staying out of the wind. Ridges and hollows shaped just right make cozy hideouts. 8️⃣ Sanctuary edges – Deer hang just outside of off-limits land. Walk the fence lines — they might drop right on your side. 9️⃣ Travel corridors – Shed along paths between food and bedding. Even brief stops can be enough to drop an antler. 🔟 Feeding stations (if legal) – Keep feeding past the season. Deer remember where to find food and return, often shedding nearby. Anyone else finding success in unusual spots this year? #hunting #shedhunting #deerhunting

My secret spots that yielded 5 sheds last weekend!
bushjill

Stop throwing away your marmot meat!

Seeing tons of hunters going after groundhogs lately but most are probably tossing the meat because it tastes like garbage. Trust me, I've been there. Here's how to actually make it taste decent: Critical prep steps: Remove ALL fat and glands (armpits, groin, tail base) - this is where that nasty smell comes from. Then brine it 12+ hours in water, vinegar, and salt. Some guys use milk instead. Cooking methods that work: Mountain stew style (my go-to "drunk marmot" recipe), confit, or mix minced marmot with pork for dumplings. What NOT to do: Don't grill it - turns into rubber you can't chew. Marmot needs way more attention than other game meat, but done right it's actually pretty good. Anyone else got cooking tips for these little guys? #hunting #marmothunting #wildgamecooking

Stop throwing away your marmot meat!Stop throwing away your marmot meat!
Manuel Bright

🦌 How I plan my multi-state deer hunts

Two years ago a game warden told me: "I've seen some really nice bucks back where those two creeks meet. Nobody goes back there." That fall I hiked into that exact spot and shot a beautiful 145-inch buck. That's when I knew my multi-state system was working. Here's my tried-and-true approach after a decade of chasing whitetails across state lines: 1️⃣ Research habitat - I use satellite imagery to find public land with good deer habitat and accessible food sources. Farmland borders are gold. 2️⃣ Make the calls - Local biologists and game wardens give you intel you can't get anywhere else. Ask about deer quality, hunting pressure, and access. 3️⃣ Plan your timeline - I leave home late October for 15-20 days, hitting my limited tag state first, then over-the-counter states. 4️⃣ Save money smart - Mom and Pop motels will negotiate weekly rates. I bring frozen meals in a crock pot - hot dinner waiting after long days. 5️⃣ Adapt your gear - North Dakota trees are crooked and small. Montana cottonwoods need ratchet straps. Ask locals about terrain before you go. 6️⃣ Plan for success - Have a solid plan for meat care. I travel with a chest freezer for early kills. What's your biggest multi-state hunting lesson learned? #hunting #DeerHunting #HuntingTips

🦌 How I plan my multi-state deer hunts
paulcarol

How 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 #buckordoe

How I tell bucks from does in the field?
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