Manuel Bright+Follow53 Days 'til SC Deer Season! 🏹🦌Only 53 days to go and I’m already fired up! Food plots are coming in strong, bow’s dialed, Thermacells are ready, and the mosquito suit’s packed. Lock-ons are solid—just need to trim up those shooting lanes. Anyone else counting down to South Carolina opener?🏹 #hunting #SCDeerSeason #CountdownOn #BowhuntingLife #ReadyToHunt110Share
tyler79+FollowAnyone tried camping in hunter management areas?Been looking at some HMA maps and wondering if anyone's tried camping inside these areas during hunting season. Seems like it could be a game changer for access, but not sure about the rules. Any experience with overnight stays in HMAs? #hunting #Outdoors #HMA #HuntingLands38Share
bushjill+FollowHow I finally dropped a big boar clean 🐗Lost my first big boar because I rushed the shot with my deer rifle and light bullets. That thick shield stopped me cold and taught me everything about hog hunting the hard way. Here's what I learned from that expensive lesson: 1️⃣ Bullet selection matters - those thick shields and heavy bones need tough, expanding bullets like Nosler Partition or Barnes TSX. Save the light deer bullets for deer. 2️⃣ Get close - hogs are surprisingly easy to stalk. I now get within 100 yards instead of trying hero shots at 300. 3️⃣ Build a solid rest - shooting sticks, tripod, pack, anything. Hogs are fidgety and move constantly, so you need rock-solid stability. 4️⃣ Patience pays - wait for the right angle. They'll eventually give you that perfect broadside shot. Now I drop them clean every time. What's your biggest hog hunting lesson learned? #hunting #hoghunting #wildboar #huntinglife1714Share
paulcarol+FollowWhy I still hunt with my first rifleI 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 16155Share
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 #huntingprep41Share
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 #huntingtips183Share
paulcarol+Followold school hunters got shot placement rightUnless you're a sniper, stick to what works - tight behind the shoulder through the lungs and heart. It's been the gold standard for decades because it drops deer fast and leaves a clear blood trail. Study deer anatomy before season and practice visualizing your aim point on every deer you see, even ones you're not shooting. When that moment comes, you'll know exactly where to put it. What's your go-to shot placement? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors5424Share
bushjill+FollowWhere do you shoot a deer to save the most meat?Just behind the shoulder = perfect lung/heart shot AND preserves the most venison! Been my go-to for years. Quick, ethical kills without sacrificing meat quality. Where do you aim for your shots? #hunting #deerhunting44123Share
mmoore+FollowHow long do deer live without hunters? 😮Just learned the oldest wild whitetail on record lived to 24 years old - that's ancient in deer years! Most wild deer only live a few years due to predators, traffic, disease, and hunting pressure. Makes me wonder how many would reach old age without all those threats.🤔 #hunting #deerfacts #wildlife #nature304360Share
jortiz+Followyour support hand position is probably wrongStruggling with rifle stability in the field? Your left hand placement on the barrel makes or breaks your hunting shot. Too far forward and your muscles do all the work - hello shaky aim on that buck. Too close and you lose recoil control. Find that sweet spot where your bones support the weight and muscles just fine-tune. Takes practice but game-changer for field accuracy. What's your go-to hunting position? #hunting #shootingtips #rifletraining 163Share