bushjill+FollowHunting partners can make or break your seasonLearned this lesson during my first big timber still-hunt with a buddy. We're creeping through thick oak when a massive buck steps out at 40 yards. Both of us freeze, then start this awkward silent gesturing match - "you take it," "no, you!" By the time we sorted it out, he was gone. Now I establish ground rules before we even leave the truck. Open country spot-and-stalk? Whoever spots it gets first dibs. Dense timber still-hunting? One person leads, takes any shot that presents itself - no time for negotiations when you've got seconds. For smaller properties, we pick zones of fire and stick to them. Simple system: your side, your shot. The key is knowing your hunting partner well enough to move like one unit instead of two people trying to coordinate in real time. Ever had a missed opportunity because you and your partner couldn't decide who shoots? #Hunting #RifleHunting #HuntingTips #HuntingTogether #Outdoors 23Share
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 #outdoors10433Share
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
bushjill+Followwhy old timers never drink coffee before huntingMy grandpa always said "no coffee before the hunt" and I thought he was crazy. Turns out coffee makes you smell stronger to deer, plus you'll need to pee at the worst possible moment.😂 What's the weirdest hunting advice you've gotten that actually worked? #hunting #huntingtips #outdoors573231Share
bushjill+FollowGrandfather's hog hunting advice still worksBeen hog hunting for years and my grandfather's advice still rings true: "Pin them through the shoulders, and they won't go far." Yesterday had a perfect broadside shot and placed it right through both shoulders. Dropped instantly - no tracking needed. This shot destroys mobility while hitting lungs and often the heart. I run all-copper bullets for the shoulder penetration, but placement is everything. Too high and you miss vitals completely. What's your go-to shot placement on hogs? #hunting #hoghunting #huntingtips #wildboar #Outdoors 6710Share
tyler79+FollowWhy I still hunt with both a shotgun & rifleI’ve hunted hogs in river bottoms with buckshot and taken whitetails at 300 yards with my bolt gun. Both setups have their place—and their strengths. ✅ Shotgun pros: super versatile. Swap ammo, chokes, even barrels. Perfect for thick brush, small game, or places with firearm restrictions. 💡 Rifle pros: unmatched accuracy and range. If you’re glassing big woods or open fields, nothing beats a scoped centerfire. 🔔 Key difference: range. But that shorter shotgun range is why it’s still legal in many crowded public lands. I run a Trulock Boar Blaster choke for close-range pigs and a .308 with glass for long sits. Anyone else split your hunts this way? #hunting #huntinggear #shotgunvrsrifle #huntingtips #Outdoors 304Share
paulcarol+FollowFiguring out deer feeding times, so I get more big bucksBack when I first started hunting, I’d just pick a stand, sit tight at dawn and dusk, and hope for the best. Sometimes it worked, but most days were dead quiet. A few seasons back, an old-timer told me to stop hunting time and start hunting patterns. That’s when I started paying attention to deer feeding cycles — and it completely changed the game. Here’s what I’ve learned that actually works: 1️⃣ Feeding #1 (sunrise) – Happens close to bedding. Think browse, woody plants, acorns. 2️⃣ Feeding #2 (late morning) – Still nearby but a little less active. 3️⃣ Feeding #3 (about an hour before sunset) – This is prime time. They venture farther, often toward food plots or feeders. Skip worrying about nighttime movement — they’ll go wherever. But if you can understand and even shape those daytime feedings, you’ll start to predict movement and place stands way more effectively. Anyone else track feeding patterns? Curious if your experiences match up — especially in different regions. #hunting #deerhunting #huntingstrategy #huntingtips94Share
tyler79+FollowWhat's in my hunting emergency kit? 🩹#hunting #huntingfirstaid #huntingsafety #huntingtips155Share
tyler79+FollowWhy I spend more time choosing bullets than calibersWhen I first started hunting, everyone debated which deer cartridge was “the one.” Back then, bullets weren’t great, so the cartridge mattered more. Fast-forward to today, and the game has changed—modern bullets are insanely good. For most hunting scenarios, choosing the right bullet makes a bigger difference than the cartridge itself. Sure, extremes still exist, but I’ve learned to spend more time picking the perfect bullet than obsessing over calibers. 🦌 Do you still put cartridge first, or has bullet choice become your priority? #hunting #deerhunting #huntinggear #huntingtips4615Share
Eric Ford+FollowOld timer told me not to wear blue when huntingAnyone else grow up hearing “don’t wear blue in the woods”? I always thought it was just old hunter talk—until I learned deer actually see blue way more vividly than orange. Makes a lot more sense now. Curious—what other color tips did you learn early on? #hunting #huntingtips #Outdoors10393Share
