SunChaser99+FollowYes, someone actually played music on the trail. Out loud.Like, full volume. EDM. In the woods. I came out here for silence and wind in the trees—not your gym playlist. That, and loud phone calls, totally ruin the day for me. What’s your biggest hunting pet peeve? I know I’m not alone in this. #Outdoors #hunting #HuntingPetPeeve10Share
SunChaser99+FollowWhy does it always feel like I forgot something?Packed everything the night before. Double-checked in the morning. Still got to the woods and realized I left my gloves. Last month it was the rangefinder. Once… it was ammo 😭 Now I triple check but still feel like something’s missing every damn time. What’s the one thing you never leave behind? #Outdoors #hunting#HuntingPack20Share
paulcarol+FollowField-tested: top 5 hunting knives I’ve triedLast season I watched someone struggle through field dressing with a dull folding knife for what felt like an hour. Not pretty. Been field dressing game for years and finally figured out what makes a great hunting knife, these are the 5 knives that have earned their place in my kit: 1️⃣ Best Overall: Nock On Triumph Hunter XL ($325) - 5.125" blade, only 6.2oz but tough enough for elk - Perfect balance of size and weight for backcountry hunts 2️⃣ Best Skinning: Beartooth Pro-Skinning ($350) - Curved blade designed specifically for hide work - Takes long, sweeping strokes like butter 3️⃣ Best All-Around: Benchmade Raghorn ($300) - 4" blade perfect for deer, turkey, smaller game - Lifetime sharpening guarantee is clutch 4️⃣ Best Budget: Kershaw Deschutes with gut hook ($80) - Great for field gutting, gut hook helps beginners - Won't break the bank 5️⃣ Best Starter: Gerber Exo-Mod Caper ($30) - My first knife as a kid, still solid for the money - Gets sharp enough to get the job done Trust me, investing in decent steel makes field dressing so much easier and safer. What’s your favorite hunting knife? #hunting #HuntingGear #HuntingKnife #Outdoors 103Share
Eric Ford+FollowWhy do old-school hunters clash with high-tech gear fans?Why does it feel like big woods hunters with grandaddy’s rifle and open-country guys with high-tech rigs are in totally separate tribes? 🎯 One side says “tradition,” the other says “efficiency.” But aren’t we all just out there chasing the same feeling? Can’t we all just enjoy the hunt? #hunting #huntinggear #rifledebaters #Outdoors 3748Share
paulcarol+FollowWhy I never want to “cure” my buck feverAfter decades chasing everything from bears to bobcats, you'd think I’d be over buck fever. But every time I raise my rifle, my heart pounds like it's my first hunt. I don’t see it as weakness—it’s proof I still care. That rush, that respect, that pulse-jumping moment... it's why I hunt. Lose that, and what’s the point? #hunting #buckfever #deerhunting #Outdoors 265Share
jasonking+FollowBeen knocking on doors for fishing spotsSpent last weekend asking farmers for creek access. Got three yes's! 😊 Tried asking about their stocked ponds though... total strikeouts. They guard those like Fort Knox. Then discovered bridge crossings are usually public land. Been fishing there legally without permission! What's your success rate asking landowners? 🤔 #fishing #fishingtips #creekfishing #Outdoors00Share
Eric Ford+FollowWhat if you tag out too early solo?Planning a 1-2 week solo backcountry trip and only want to harvest one animal. But what if I get lucky on day 2? Don't want to waste any meat, but also can't pack it all out and keep hunting. How do you solo hunters handle this situation? #hunting #solohunting #meatcare #Outdoors 1312Share
fisherchad+FollowDad wasn't great at fishing, but I'm gratefulStarted fishing with my dad as a kid. He wasn't particularly good at it - we barely caught anything. But we had fun. My brother joined later and now in my mid-30s, we still fish together regularly. It's honestly the easiest excuse to get all three of us in the same place. I love solo fishing, but nothing beats those family trips. #fishing #family #outdoors120Share
fisherchad+FollowFound the secret to kayak fishing successGot my first kayak last year and wow, what a learning curve! At first I thought "deeper water = bigger fish" but I was so wrong. The real magic happens when you use it to access those impossible shoreline spots you can't reach on foot. Private land blocking your favorite cove? Kayak solves that. Those rocky areas where you'd snag your line walking? Easy access now. Sometimes the best fishing spots are right under your nose, you just need a different angle to reach them! #fishing #kayakfishing #fishingtips #Outdoors41Share
Cody Kennedy+FollowBear Encounters, Fish Dilemmas & Epic HatchesEver wondered what you’d actually do if you ran into a bear on the river? Some anglers are packing heat, but there’s a lot to consider before you do. Plus, the eternal debate: keep your catch or release it? Turns out, it’s not just about rules—it’s about the future of wild fish. And if you need a break, there’s a stunning short film on the magic of a caddis hatch you’ve gotta see! #News #flyfishing #outdoors30Share
