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#Hunting

mmoore

Anyone actually made marmot taste decent?

Shot my first marmot this weekend and holy crap, the smell hit me like a truck. Rancid doesn't even cover it. Before I toss this thing, has anyone figured out how to make these edible? Need serious cooking advice here. #hunting #marmothunting #MarmotCooking #gamemeat

bushjill

My first-time hunting buddy is pure luck

Last year I took a friend out on his very first hunt. First morning, he sets up in a random spot with a folding chair—and drops a solid 8-point with my Mosin. A week later, we stroll into the woods late, and he nails a doe with a $110 single shot. Meanwhile, our other buddy who spent months scouting walked away empty-handed. Sometimes hunting really is just about being in the right place at the right time. Ever had that kind of luck? #hunting #firsthunt #buckfever #deerhunting

paulcarol

Found my buck using just my nose 👃

One of my most memorable recoveries happened years ago during mule deer season. I took a shot right at last light—looked like a solid hit—but the buck disappeared into thick sagebrush just below the ridge. By the time I got down, it was pitch black. No blood trail, no flashlight strong enough to cut through the dark. So, I dropped to all fours and used my nose. Sure enough, I caught that unmistakable buck scent and followed it straight to him—he’d gone maybe 50 feet. Smelling my way to a deer wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do, but it worked. Anyone else ever used scent to recover one in the dark? #hunting #trackingtips #deerhunting #huntinghacks

bushjill

Do you actually eat what you hunt?

I usually only eat what I hunt, but I’ve got buddies who treat it more like sport and never touch the meat. Curious what you here think. #hunting #HuntingEthics #WildGame #GameMeat

lolson

Caught myself judging other hunters today 😔

Was glassing last deer season when I spotted this setup that made me cringe - two guys practically sitting on top of each other, blind half-collapsed, looking like a total mess from my perch across the valley. My first thought? "Amateurs." Started mentally criticizing their whole operation. Then reality check hit me hard. What if it's some kid's first hunt with grandpa? Maybe that blind broke that morning and they drove three hours to get there. Could be two old-timers who've shared that exact spot for 30 years. Instead of being that judgmental hunter looking down from my "perfect" setup, I should've been rooting for them to arrow a wall-hanger. Hope they bagged the big one! #hunting #Outdoors

mmoore

squirrels know when you're hunting deer

Best squirrel hunting tip I've learned: just sit still for 30 minutes and they'll start moving around you. But here's the funny part - want to guarantee seeing tons of squirrels? Go bow hunting for deer instead. They can smell your intent and will pester you all day long! 😂 I swear those little bastards wait until I'm settled under a tree eating lunch, then start chattering and barking just to keep me awake. Never fails. #hunting #squirrelhunting #huntingtips #bowhunting

paulcarol

Why I still hunt with my first rifle

I was cleaning out my safe the other day and picked up the old .270 I’ve used since my first deer season. Got me thinking—no matter how many rifles I try, I always come back to this one. It’s not the most advanced, but it’s reliable, and the memories it carries are worth more than any upgrade. Anyone else feel the same about their first deer rifle? Or have you moved on to something newer? #hunting #huntinggear #deerSeason

lolson

Wild hog meat tastes gamey to anyone else? 🐗

Do y'all eat the hogs you hunt? Mine always taste weird and a little gamey. Am I doing something wrong? #hunting #hoghunting #wildgame #gamemeat

Eric Ford

I missed easy shots for 3 seasons straight because of nerves - then this changed

I used to shake like a leaf every time I drew back on a deer. My first few seasons were brutal - missed opportunities because I couldn't control the nerves. Then an old timer told me something that changed everything: "Stop hunting trophies and start hunting experience." I spent the off-season shooting almost daily, then targeted smaller game my first couple years. Shot a spike and a doe before ever going after a big buck. Each harvest built my confidence. Now I still get the shakes with a monster in front of me, but I know how to manage it. Pro tip that saved me countless times - never hunt hungry. Hunger shakes plus adrenaline shakes equal disaster. What's your biggest challenge when that perfect shot opportunity presents itself? #Hunting #bowhunting #archerytips #HuntingTips

tyler79

The 6.5 creedmoor isn’t overrated - it’s just misunderstood

I’ve heard it all—“overrated,” “just a fad,” “hipster round.” But after years of hunting with the 6.5 Creedmoor, I’ve learned it’s anything but hype. It’s accurate, low-recoil, and flat-out effective on whitetail and beyond. I've even taken down an eland with it. It’s not about speed—it’s about balance, consistency, and confidence in the field. #hunting #65creedmoor #huntinggear #deerhunting

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