bushjill+FollowI hunt to eat, not to profitAnyone else hunt primarily for the table? Don't get me wrong, I love the chase and the time outdoors, but honestly, most of my protein comes from what I harvest. It's definitely not about money - good gear ain’t cheap, and I don’t sell what I take. But there's something satisfying about filling the freezer with venison I caught myself. What's your main motivation - the sport, the food, or both? #hunting #wildgame #fieldtotable #huntinglife #Outdoors 467Share
tyler79+FollowDo you hunt for live or for fun?Just curious—how many of y’all are hunting full-time to feed the family, or just for the love of it on weekends? Would love to hear your stories and what drives you. #hunting #huntinglife #Outdoors2544Share
wramirez+FollowWhy do hunters keep taxidermy mounts?Always wondered—what's the meaning behind displaying taxidermy animals? Personally, I think if a hunt holds a special memory or feels worth commemorating, I’d want to keep the mount. But I’m also curious how other hunters here see it—what’s your reason? #hunting #HuntingLife #Taxidermy4752Share
mmoore+FollowWhat do y’all do in the off-season? 🥱Curious what veteran hunters do when it’s not hunting season—tune gear? scout? or just fish and relax? #hunting #offseason #huntinglife #huntingcommunity1510Share
lolson+FollowWhat I Do AFTER Setting Up My Trail CamMost people think they're done once the camera's mounted - huge mistake! Here's my post-setup routine that actually gets results: 1️⃣ Test everything twice - Day and night shots, plus walk the detection zone. Don't assume it's working until you see proof. 2️⃣ Kill your scent - Scent-eliminating spray on the camera and wear gloves. Your human smell will spook deer for weeks. 3️⃣ Give them a reason to visit - Scatter some corn or apples nearby (check local laws first!). Position near natural water sources or existing game trails. The testing part saved me from weeks of empty SD cards. Don't skip it! Happy hunting! #hunting #TrailCamTips #WildlifeWatch #HuntingLife276Share
oconnorjacob+FollowSolo Hunting: My favorite outdoor timeSpent a week deep in the woods, just me and my rifle. It wasn’t about the hunt itself, but about the time spent alone. The quiet and the challenge cleared my head. It’s my own form of therapy. btw, I came back empty-handed that time.🤣 #Outdoors #MyOutdoorMoment #Hunting #HuntingLife185Share
jortiz+FollowStarted hunting at 31 with zero family traditionMy family thought I was nuts when I bought my first rifle at 26. Zero hunting tradition, just me figuring it out through YouTube and range time. Took me another 5 years to actually get in the woods. What really clicked for me was reconnecting with my indigenous heritage. Suddenly hunting wasn't just about shooting deer—it became this spiritual thing, following wisdom that's been in my blood all along. Whether I come home with meat depends on what the land and animals decide to give me that day. Love sharing wild game with friends who've never tasted it. Their faces when they try elk for the first time? Priceless. Plus knowing exactly where my family's protein comes from feels good. Anyone else come to hunting later in life without family teaching you? #Hunting #SpiritualHunting #WildGame #HuntingLife #Outdoors 296Share
bushjill+FollowWild Hog Meat Tips Every Hunter Should Know 🐗Learn from my epic fails! Wild pig meat needs way more care than store-bought pork because these animals carry more pathogens. Here's what I wish I knew: 1️⃣ Always wear nitrile gloves - learned this the hard way 2️⃣ Use separate clean knives for gutting vs skinning 3️⃣ Cool that carcass FAST - get it to 40°F within 30 mins or you'll ruin lean wild pork Anyone else prefer wild game over commercial meat? #hunting #WildGameCooking #wildhog #HuntingLife #gamemeat209Share
tyler79+FollowDoes anyone here actually save money by hunting?Let’s be honest—hunting isn’t exactly “cheap meat.” Between tags, gas, gear, and time, it adds up fast. I don’t know anyone who hunts solely to save money. Most of us do it for the experience, knowing where our meat comes from, and the satisfaction of doing it ourselves. Sure, if you’ve got land or a farmer buddy and use the same old rifle, you might save some—but for most of us, it's far from freezers full of budget meat. Still… I wouldn’t trade it. Anyone else honest about the real costs? #hunting #HuntingLife #WildGameMeat #Outdoors 131570Share
