kdiaz+FollowTeaching my kid to wade without falling inWhen my son was 4, I got him his first pair of chest waders. He called them his “water pants” and wanted to charge right into the stream. Two years later, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep him safe (and dry): 1️⃣ Check gear & patch fast – Little kid waders take a beating. I keep Flex Tape handy for pinholes or tears until I can seal them at home. 2️⃣ Add heel studs – Just 3–4 studs in the heel help prevent slips without punching through thin soles. 3️⃣ Teach rock smarts – Small rocks and gravel = safe. Big, flat rocks = slippery wipeouts. 4️⃣ Stay downstream – I always wade upstream of him, breaking the current and keeping a hand ready. It’s made our trips safer and way more fun. #fishing #kidsfishing #wadingtips #familyfishing #Outdoors30Share
Manuel Bright+FollowHunting plans crushed by one unlucky tire disaster 🫠Thinking back to one of my most frustrating hunts ever… it started with a blown truck tire. A few miles later, the trailer lost one. Threw on the spare—another one gone. By Friday night, we were stuck waiting until Monday for the tire shop, only to find they didn’t have trailer tires. Ended up driving 100 miles to get them. Decided the spot wasn’t worth it, and on the way home—yep, another truck tire blew. Trip over before it even began. Sometimes the real hunt is just making it home in one piece. Ever had a trip completely fall apart because of gear trouble? #hunting #HuntingFails #Outdoors 121Share
paulcarol+Followold-school hunting still worksBeen thinking about how much hunting has changed for some folks—and how little it’s changed for me. I don’t use trail cams or fancy food plots, and I’m fine not knowing what’s out there until I’m in the stand. I’ve planted a few natural draws like hazelnut and persimmon, but mostly I just keep my shots sharp, watch the wind, and keep my gear scent-free. Some years I tag a buck, some years just a doe, but I usually get meat in the freezer. Anyone else prefer the old-school, low-tech way of hunting over all the gadgets? #hunting #deerhunting #huntinglife #outdoors386Share
paulcarol+FollowMy kaibab hunt was a comedy of errors 💩Drew that coveted late hunt tag back in '03 and everything went sideways. Day one, passed on a gorgeous 4x4 thinking I'd find better. Spoiler alert: I didn't. Then our makeshift camp toilet collapsed mid-business. Fell right into my own mess 😅 Took an entire roll of TP to recover my dignity. Next morning brought 18 inches of fresh snow and my boot sole completely separated, flooding my foot with slush. Spent three days hunting in sneakers. Final day, same buck reappeared at 409 yards. Missed low. Tag soup for dinner. Sometimes the hunting gods humble you real quick. What's your most disaster-filled hunt? 🤦♂️ #hunting #kaibabhunt #huntingfails #Outdoors 3313Share
bushjill+FollowHiked 3 hours uphill to hunt and brought wrong rounds...Ever hiked 3 hours uphill for a hunt… only to realize your ammo doesn’t fit your rifle? Yep, that happened. A shop mix-up gave me .308 instead of 6.5 Creedmoor. By the time I figured it out, the stag was gone. Had to hike out, drive home, reload, and do it all again… only to find nothing. Lesson learned: always double-check your gear! #hunting #huntingfails #ammocheck #Outdoors21Share
bushjill+FollowHow I found a killer hunting lease for cheap 💰After years of striking out, finally locked down an amazing lease for half what I expected. Here's how to score a solid deal: 1️⃣ Start hunting for leases in January - Good ones disappear fast, don't wait until summer 2️⃣ Network like crazy - Best deals never hit websites, it's all word-of-mouth 3️⃣ Split with friends - Cut costs by 75% with a solid group lease 4️⃣ Look past the "prime" spots - Found trophy potential in overlooked areas 5️⃣ Offer land work for discounts - Landowners love hunters who help maintain property Don't be afraid to negotiate long-term deals either. Saved $800/year with a 3-year commitment! #hunting #huntinglease #budgethunting #huntingtips #Outdoors 175Share
tyler79+FollowI never hunt without a bandanna - beats the pricey stuffSimple $2 bandanna has saved my butt countless times. Nose wipe, hand cleaner, face cover, sweat rag - you name it. Best trick? Tear it into strips to mark blood trails when tracking gets tough. Way more visible than toilet paper and won't blow away. Cheap, lightweight, versatile. Always in my pack. What's your favorite bandanna hack? #hunting #huntinggear #bandannahacks #huntingtips #Outdoors149Share
Manuel Bright+FollowHunting comfort beats fancy gear every time!Two rules for hunting gear: does it help you stay out longer or make cleaner kills? Everything else is just weight. Quality wool socks changed my game - no blisters, warm feet, can sit for hours. Upgraded to heated socks for those brutal 16° mornings in the blind and holy cow, what a difference! Cold feet = going home early. Warm feet = patience for that perfect shot. Simple math. #hunting #huntinggear #woolsocks #heatedsocks #huntingtips #Outdoors 154Share
fisherchad+FollowWould you pay for fishing access?Saw an article about a landowner who started charging for river access after anglers kept trashing his property and tearing down no trespassing signs. Honestly? If it means keeping spots open that would otherwise get shut down forever, I'd pay a reasonable fee. We're losing access points everywhere because some people can't respect private property. I'd rather pay $50 a year for my favorite launch than watch it get closed permanently. Maybe money talks when respect doesn't. What's your take - is paid access better than no access at all? #fishing #fishingaccess #Outdoors 11652Share
fisherchad+FollowTips that helped me finally hook more carpBeen messing around with carp fishing again lately and picked up a few tricks that really help. These fish may look lazy, but they spook like crazy — so take it slow when approaching. Keep your drag super light so they don’t feel any tension. Throw a few kernels of corn near your bait (if regs allow), and if you see a mulberry tree dropping fruit into the water — that’s basically a dinner bell. Also, don’t be afraid to go with lighter line. Even the big ones can be picky. What else works for you guys when targeting carp? #fishing #carpfishing #fishingtips #Outdoors 1018Share
