tyler79+FollowWhy I switched to the .350 legendStarted with a 450 Bushmaster - accurate as hell but zero fun to shoot. Made deer very dead though! My trusty 12 gauge Wingmaster never misses but maxes out around 150 yards. Just picked up a .350 Legend and I'm pumped to try it this season. Planning to hunt suppressed for the first time. Thing shoots incredibly tight groups - friends say it's like the 6.5 Creedmoor of straight-walled cartridges. Anyone else hunting with .350 Legend? How's it perform on deer? #hunting #HuntingRifles #350Legend #DeerHunting12955Share
bushjill+FollowEver seen a black deer in the wild? I hear the black deer are incredibly rare, making up less than 1% of the population. If you ever saw one in your sights—would you take the shot or just watch in awe? #hunting #blackdeer #deerhunting24511Share
paulcarol+FollowWhy I Only Hunt Does Now? 🦌Stopped targeting small bucks - does taste better and they're plentiful in my area. Let those young bucks grow up! #hunting #doehunting #meatnotantlers #huntingethics #deerhunting7160Share
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+FollowMy first-time hunting buddy is pure luckLast year I took a friend out on his very first hunt. First morning, he sets up in a random spot with a folding chair—and drops a solid 8-point with my Mosin. A week later, we stroll into the woods late, and he nails a doe with a $110 single shot. Meanwhile, our other buddy who spent months scouting walked away empty-handed. Sometimes hunting really is just about being in the right place at the right time. Ever had that kind of luck? #hunting #firsthunt #buckfever #deerhunting173Share
lolson+FollowWhy I still carry my grandpa's old lever gun 🔫Been using modern bolt-actions for years until I pulled grandpa's Winchester from the safe. What a difference in thick brush! That compact design slips through brambles where my long-barreled rifle got hung up constantly. Plus, when that hog broke cover at 50 yards, I got three quick follow-ups before he hit the treeline - try that with a bolt gun! Sure, it's not a 400-yard precision tool, but for dense woods hunting under 200 yards? Nothing beats the speed and handling. There's something special about carrying the same rifle design that fed families for generations. Sometimes the old ways just work better. #hunting #leveraction #deerhunting #traditionalrifle826152Share
tyler79+FollowI used to judge other hunters until I realized thisI'll be honest - I used to silently judge hunters who weren't "serious" like me. Then I realized we're all just different types enjoying the same passion. After years in the woods, I've noticed we basically fall into these camps: The Gear Junkie 🎯 Always has the latest bow setup, newest trail cams, and can justify every $200 purchase. Spends more time researching equipment than actually hunting, but man does their setup look professional. The Minimalist Shows up with grandpa's .30-06 and still fills tags while we're fiddling with gadgets. Proves that skill beats gear every time, and somehow always has the most comfortable setup. The Meat Hunter Freezer full of venison is the only scorecard that matters - antlers don't taste good anyway. These guys know every butcher trick and can turn a doe into dinner for months. The Trophy Chaser Won't even draw on anything under 140" - patience of a saint but walls full of giants. Spends years tracking specific bucks and celebrates like they won the lottery when it finally happens. The DIY Guy Does everything himself from scouting to processing - hates guided hunts but loves the grind. Public land warrior who door-knocks private parcels and earns every single opportunity. The Know-It-All Has a theory for everything but somehow never seems to tag out consistently. Always sharing articles about wind patterns but can't explain their empty freezer. I'm honestly a mix of gear junkie and meat hunter - love new equipment but also love filling the freezer. There's no wrong way to enjoy the woods. What type describes your hunting style best? #Hunting #DeerHunting #Outdoors #HuntingCommunity4930Share
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
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
Manuel Bright+Followold hunters smoked pipes for a reasonGuilty of lighting up a backwoods before morning hunts, and elk don't seem to care. Always sit around smokey campfires in my hunting clothes too. Last year a buck literally walked up and woke me from my nap under an oak tree - ten yards away! He smelled something and was curious, just didn't think it was human until I made noise. Smoke might not spook them like we think? #hunting #deerhunting #huntinglife #Outdoors 19589Share
