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bushjill

I’ve never needed fancy gear to enjoy a hunt

I’ve never been one to haul a full “loadout” into the woods. For me, it’s just clothes and a gun—less noise, less hassle. My field kit stays in the truck until I need it. I grew up hunting to help put food on the table, so I’ve always kept it simple and affordable. Old Army surplus camo, budget rifles—nothing fancy. Truth is, no gadget replaces good fieldcraft, patience, and time in the woods. Everyone’s style evolves, but simplicity has always worked for me. What’s the one piece of gear you never leave behind? #Hunting #SimpleGear #Fieldcraft #BudgetHunting #HuntingGear #Outdoors

tyler79

Budget-friendly shotgun for the hunt ✌️

If you're looking for a no-frills shotgun that just works, the Mossberg Maverick 88 field combo is hard to beat. Survived the TFB TV torture test and outperformed shotguns twice the price. Reliable, tough, and easy on the wallet. What other budget-friendly hunting gear do you swear by? #hunting #HuntingGear #Mossberg88 #BudgetHunting

tyler79

Dog food for coyote bait actually works! 🐺

Tried fancy lures, but dry kibble worked better than expected. Coyotes are scavengers—they’re used to raiding trash and pet bowls, so the smell of beef or liver-flavored dog food pulls them in. Bonus: it’s cheap, easy to store, and doesn’t reek like meat scraps. 1️⃣ Use canned or moisten dry kibble 2️⃣ Keep it fresh and simple 3️⃣ Place bait where scent spreads. Anyone else tried this budget-friendly bait method? #hunting #coyotehunting #predatorhunting #huntinghack #budgethunting

bushjill

How 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

tyler79

Honestly, cheap rifle killed more deer than my custom gun

Let's be real - most of us are shooting deer under 300 yards, near our truck, in decent weather. That $3000 custom rifle isn't gonna kill a deer any deader than a basic setup. What actually matters when rifle shopping: 1️⃣ Weight - Will you hate carrying it after mile two? 2️⃣ Trigger feel - Does it break clean for you? 3️⃣ Action smoothness - Cycles without binding? 4️⃣ Optics mounting - Fits your scope setup? Even the cheapest .308 at Bass Pro with a budget Vortex will punch through a deer's vitals at 100 yards. Modern manufacturing made cheap barrels surprisingly accurate. Save your money for better glass or more ammo practice instead. #hunting #riflechoice #budgethunting #huntinggear

paulcarol

Finally bought my own hunting property! 💰

After years of lease fees and crowded public land, I pulled the trigger on 40 acres in Oklahoma. Best decision ever! Did tons of research on affordable hunting states and wanted to share what I learned: Top budget-friendly regions I researched: 1️⃣ Southwest (OK/TX) - Sub-$3k/acre, incredible variety from whitetail to wild hogs, desert to grasslands 2️⃣ North (MN/WI) - Record-book whitetail country, lakes and forests, strong conservation programs 3️⃣ Southeast (TN/GA/AL) - Timber ground keeps costs low, legendary turkey country with strong hunting culture 4️⃣ Midwest (IN/KY/OH) - Rising trophy whitetail reputation, mixed timber/farmland, great investment potential 5️⃣ Heartland (KS/NE) - Prime pheasant habitat, crop income potential, wide open spaces My 40-acre Oklahoma tract cost $2,800/acre with established food plots, creek access, and tons of sign. First season produced my biggest buck ever - beats paying $15/acre lease fees forever! #hunting #huntingland #landowner #budgethunting #Outdoors

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I’ve never needed fancy gear to enjoy a hunt

Budget-friendly shotgun for the hunt ✌️

Dog food for coyote bait actually works! 🐺

How I found a killer hunting lease for cheap 💰

Honestly, cheap rifle killed more deer than my custom gun

Finally bought my own hunting property! 💰