lolson+FollowCan deer survive a shoulder shot?Hit a deer in the shoulder this morning and it ran off. Been wondering if it'll make it or if I should keep tracking. Anyone have experience with shoulder shots? #hunting #deerhunting512Share
lolson+FollowWhat I’m doing this July to prep for fall hunt 🦌Been spending some time getting things in shape for fall, and July's been the perfect window for low-impact prep. Here’s what I’ve been working on: 1️⃣ Check food plots - Make sure they survived the heat or start planning backup plots if drought hit hard 2️⃣ Scout water sources - Find or create water holes while deer patterns are predictable in this heat 3️⃣ Boots-on-ground scouting - Low-impact time to find bedding areas and travel routes without spooking deer 4️⃣ Hang stands now - Perfect time to set up ambush spots while deer have plenty of cover to avoid you The key is connecting food sources to travel routes. If I can figure out how deer enter ag fields now, those patterns usually hold through early September. What's your July prep priority? Food plots or stand locations? #hunting #HuntingPrep #DeerHunting #OutdoorLife70Share
paulcarol+FollowWhen’s the best time to dig a deer waterhole? 💦🦌Put in my first waterhole this spring, right after a few days of rain. Soil was soft enough to dig without heavy equipment, and I figured the earlier the better so deer could find it before summer dried things out. I’ve noticed more movement near that area already, especially in the evenings. Hoping it’ll help build a more huntable pattern by early season. Curious—anyone else have success with waterholes? #hunting #DeerHunting #WildlifeManagement #HuntingPrep55Share
lolson+FollowWhen do you start scouting whitetails? 🦌Is spring too early or fall too late for deer scouting? Trying to get ahead of other hunters but not sure on timing. #hunting #whitetailscouting #deerhunting #huntingtips1610Share
Manuel Bright+FollowWhat's a deer antler worth? 🦌💰Fellow hunters - been curious about antler values lately? What have you been getting for sheds in your area? Seeing wild price differences everywhere! 🦌💭 #hunting #DeerHunting #Antlers #ShedHunting 15299Share
bushjill+FollowWhere do you shoot a deer to save the most meat?Just behind the shoulder = perfect lung/heart shot AND preserves the most venison! Been my go-to for years. Quick, ethical kills without sacrificing meat quality. Where do you aim for your shots? #hunting #deerhunting1846Share
Eric Ford+Followwhen deer see you best during the day?Always heard deer eyesight peaks at dawn and dusk - is this actually true? Always felt like they catch every little move during those hours. What’s your take? #hunting #deerhunting #wildlifetips 205Share
Eric Ford+Followbuilding my first deer blind from scrap woodGot a pile of leftover lumber sitting around and thinking about building my own deer blind this season instead of buying one. Has anyone here DIY'd their own? Looking for tips on dimensions, window placement, or any mistakes to avoid. Worth the effort? #hunting #deerhunting #deerblind 127Share
paulcarol+Followwhy hunters lose deer they should have foundAfter you shoot, pick a specific landmark where you last saw the deer - "that pine with the broken branch" not just "over there." Everything looks different from ground level and you'll be way off track otherwise. Then wait 1-2 hours before tracking. I've watched too many hunters rush down and push wounded deer for miles. Patience saves more deer than anything else. What's your worst tracking story? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors6063Share
tyler79+Followscent control products are a total scam!Unpopular opinion: the hunting industry convinced us we need $300 worth of scent eliminators when wind direction and basic hygiene work just fine. Grandpa never used any of this stuff and still outshot us all. Change my mind. #hunting #deerhunting #scentcontrol #huntinggear16110Share
