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tyler79

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hunting with dirty clothes, no scent blockers, no problem

I’ve been hunting for years, and honestly, I don’t stress much about scent control. I’ve tagged deer in blue jeans, work boots, and a flannel shirt still stained from the last kill—coffee in hand, Marlboro lit. I don’t use scent blockers, special soaps, or fancy gear. Heck, I’ve had deer walk right into my ground blind while I was sitting still. Out here in the middle of nowhere, I swear movement and pressure matter more than scent. Anyone else ditched all the scent-control hype and still get results? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors

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tyler79

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Why .300 Win Mag is overkill for deer

Keep seeing this question pop up everywhere, so figured I'd share what I've learned over the years. Truth is, the best deer caliber is whatever you can shoot accurately with good bullet construction. Most states require .243 minimum, which is perfect starting point - .243 Win or 6mm Creedmoor will drop deer cleanly. Want less recoil? 6.5 Creedmoor and .25/06 are sweet spots. Classic .308, .30/06, and 7mm-08 never disappoint either. Unless you're in grizzly country, skip the .300 Win Mag - your shoulder will thank you. What's everyone running this season? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingcaliber #huntingtips

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tyler79

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Stop overthinking cartridges and just go hunt 🏹

Tired of seeing endless "Is my 6.5 good enough?" posts. Our ancestors dropped everything from deer to bears with basic .22s and old fowling pieces. The Swiss used 6.5x55 for elephants, Appalachian folks trusted their Vetterelli for bears, and northern tribes took polar bears with .22 Hornets. The sporting press keeps moving goalposts on what's "acceptable" to sell more gear. Truth is, most North American game falls to anything from .22 LR to .30-30 with proper shot placement. Your grandfather's deer rifle will work just fine. Practice matters more than ballistics charts. What's the oldest cartridge you've successfully hunted with? #Hunting #VintageCartridges #DeerHunting #Outdoors

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paulcarol

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That 10-gauge just humbled my rifled 20

I’ve been hunting with the same single-shot, rifled-barrel 20 gauge for over 25 years. It’s not flashy, but it’s precise—almost like carrying a small centerfire rifle. Years back, my buddy and I were setting up before dawn on a horse farm when another truck pulled in. One guy pulled out a massive 10 gauge, casually loading buckshot and swearing it was deadly to 100 yards. Sure enough, later that morning, we heard two booming shots and found out he’d dropped two deer at nearly that exact distance. I respect the effectiveness, but for me, it’s always been about precision over power. My 20 gauge may take more patience, but it’s never let me down. What’s been your longest, most memorable shot? #Hunting #ShotgunHunting #DeerHunting #Buckshot #Outdoors

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bushjill

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Chasing Sub-MOA Accuracy Isn’t the Hunt’s Whole Story

I used to obsess over sub-MOA accuracy—measuring every group, comparing my rifle to those fancy test targets. But after years in the field, I’ve learned that a “perfect” rifle on paper doesn’t matter if you can’t shoot it well in real conditions. Most good hunting rifles with factory ammo can group around 1.25 inches, and that’s plenty for putting venison in the freezer. Now I spend less time chasing numbers and more time practicing real shots I’ll take in the woods. How much do you trust paper targets versus field practice? #hunting #DeerHunting #SubMOA #HuntingSkills #RifleAccuracy

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Manuel Bright

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No such thing as a guaranteed deer bang-flop

Real talk: any decent hunting load will drop a deer. The "perfect" bullet doesn't exist - wounded runners happen regardless of caliber. What matters more? Your shooting skills, understanding anatomy, and practice from realistic positions. I've noticed higher velocity rounds like Barnes 130gr give more instant drops, but shot placement beats bullet choice every time. Match your bullet to your range - softer projectiles for distance, monos for close work. Then practice until you can deliver it accurately when it counts. #hunting #bullets ##huntingammo #deerHunting

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jortiz

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How I find killer spots on public land

The first time I scouted public land seriously, I spent a weekend just walking ridgelines and marking every rub, bed, and hidden water source I could find. I used satellite maps to avoid obvious access routes and focused on the ugly stuff—steep draws, thick cover, places no one wants to hike into. My boots were trashed by Sunday, but I came out with 3 solid ambush spots and a fresh appreciation for how deer actually move in pressured areas. I scout hard post-season, set trail cams early, and map food sources like mast trees and browse lines. The trick? Think like a buck avoiding pressure. I’ve found more action on gnarly terrain no one else wants to hike than I ever did near open fields. It takes effort, but man, when it works... it's pure magic. What’s your go-to strategy for finding a hot public land setup? #hunting #PublicLandHunting #DeerHunting

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bushjill

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I hiked in blind with a lightweight setup and got my best buck yet

Tried mobile hunting for the first time last rut after getting skunked 3 sits in a row. I hiked in deep, found a fresh rub line, and hung my set that afternoon. Three hours later, I arrowed a solid 8-point at 25 yards. Here's why I think it worked: 1️⃣ Moved in fresh—no pressure or scent left behind. 2️⃣ Keyed in on hot sign instead of old patterns. 3️⃣ Stayed light—stand, pack, and gear were minimal. It's not the most comfortable setup, but the flexibility is worth it. If your usual stand's gone cold, why not get mobile? #hunting #mobilehunting #deerhunting #huntingtips

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jortiz

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the rut hits different when you’re mobile hunting

Set up at noon, shot my buck by 3PM. Mobile hunting during the rut is a total game-changer. Light gear, fresh sign, no more waiting around in dead stands. This style of hunting lets you move, adapt, and find the action fast. No wonder there’s an entire expo dedicated to it now. Anyone else ditching the old setups for mobile? #hunting #mobilehunting #rutseason #bowhunting #deerhunting

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lolson

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Ground Blinds are the Most Overlooked Tool I Own

Used to be all about tree saddles until I tried taking my buddy hunting. Two guys fumbling around with saddles in trees? Total nightmare - loud, unsafe, and we bailed early. That evening I grabbed my ground blind instead. Set up in minutes, hunted comfortably until dark, and my buddy got hooked on hunting. Now I'm back to using ground blinds regularly: 1️⃣ Perfect for hunting with others - especially beginners 2️⃣ Complete concealment - deer think it's just another bush 3️⃣ Super mobile - wind shifts? Move in minutes 4️⃣ Weather protection - beats freezing your butt off in a tree Tree stands have their place, but ground blinds solve a lot of problems I didn't realize I had. Anyone else rediscover ground blinds after years of elevated hunting? #hunting #HuntingTips #GroundBlind #DeerHunting

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