Eric Ford+FollowI almost shot a doe thinking it was a buckLast week I had my crosshairs on what I thought was a young buck until it turned its head - no antlers! Close call. What's your foolproof method for identifying bucks vs does? #hunting #DeerHunting #buckordoe #huntingtips4627Share
Manuel Bright+FollowStop scaring turkeys - try this instead 🦃Been dialing in my turkey calling game over the past few seasons, and here’s what’s made the biggest difference when it comes to bringing toms in close — and getting a shot: 1️⃣ Set up before you call. Always have your back against a good tree before you even yelp once. If a gobbler sounds off nearby, you won’t have time to scramble — he could be in sight within seconds. 2️⃣ Read the hens — then match them. Pay attention to what the real hens are doing. If they’re fired up and loud, I go aggressive with cutting and excited yelps. If they’re soft and chatty, I pull way back and keep things subtle. 3️⃣ Adapt to conditions. Windy morning? I break out the box call to cut through the breeze. If one’s sneaking in close, I switch to a mouth call so I can stay hands-free and ready to shoot. 4️⃣ Make your calls move. Use your hand or body position to “throw” sound — make it feel like the hen is walking around. I even angle my slate or box call off to one side or behind me to keep toms guessing. 5️⃣ Know when to shut up. If a gobbler’s getting close and fired up, I stop calling altogether. Nothing pulls them in like silence — it forces them to come find you. If he drifts off, I give a couple soft clucks to steer him back. These small changes led to my cleanest gobbler takedown yet. What’s your go-to move when a tom hangs up at 80 yards? #hunting #turkeyhunting #turkeycalling #huntingtips7310Share
mmoore+FollowAnyone actually made marmot taste decent?Shot my first marmot this weekend and holy crap, the smell hit me like a truck. Rancid doesn't even cover it. Before I toss this thing, has anyone figured out how to make these edible? Need serious cooking advice here. #hunting #marmothunting #MarmotCooking #gamemeat3539Share
bushjill+FollowWe talk hunting, but trapping made me betterLast winter was only my third trapping season, but I learned more in that cold week than I have in some entire deer seasons. Setting cable restraints, reading subtle signs, hiking two miles daily just to find a knocked-down set or one stubborn raccoon—it forced me to slow down and really understand how animals move. Trapping sharpened my patience and totally changed how I read the woods. It’s way more technical than I expected, but also incredibly rewarding. I still love hunting, but trapping taught me a different kind of discipline. Curious how others compare the two—what’s been more valuable for you? #hunting #trapping #outdoors 332Share
jortiz+FollowDo we really need to hike miles for elk?I used to believe hiking miles in was the only way to find elk. But last season, I started seeing more sign—and more success—within a mile of the truck. Anyone else dial it back and still tag out? #hunting #ElkHunting #huntingtips #Outdoor 6127Share
Eric Ford+FollowAny luck squirrel hunting in summer?Anyone here actually hunt squirrels in the summer? Curious if it’s worth it—and if so, got any tips for finding them in the heat? #hunting #squirrelhunting #huntingtips #summerhunt3611Share
lolson+FollowWore winter hunting boots in June - big mistake! 🥵Tried wearing my insulated winter boots on a summer scouting trip—huge mistake. My feet were cooked, soaked, and sore after just a few miles. That’s when I realized: summer hunting boots aren’t optional. Lightweight, breathable, and waterproof makes all the difference when you’re on your feet in the heat. What boots do you guys swear by for summer scouting or early-season hunts? #hunting #huntingboots #summerhunting #scouting #huntingfails21Share
Manuel Bright+FollowWhere Do Hogs Hide After Dark? 🌒Pigs LOVE hanging around dams at night! Even dried creek beds work - they sleep in that cool sand all day. My best success comes from scouting tracks and rooting signs first, then checking crop fields (wheat, canola, soy) and fence lines on farm land. Pro tip: they rarely venture far from water sources! Where do you find success? #hunting #hoghunting #nighthunting #hogwild ##huntingtips #fieldtofork246Share
lolson+FollowOff-season rabbit hunting keeps me sharp 🐰Been hitting the rabbit woods during deer off-season and loving it! These little speedsters are way trickier than people think. A few things have helped me: - Focus on early morning and late evening hunts during summer heat - avoid midday when it's too hot - Target thick cover like brush piles, overgrown fence rows, and shaded field edges where they escape the heat - Use the zig-zag walking pattern to kick them up from cover - Keep your shotgun ready at port arms - once they bolt, you've got maybe 2 seconds to shoot! The fast shooting really helps with my reaction time for other game. Anyone else use rabbit hunting for off-season practice? #hunting #RabbitHunting #OffSeasonHunting #SmallGameHunting1924Share
jortiz+FollowFirst time trapping raccoons - here's what worked! ✅Had some raccoons tearing up my property last month, so I decided to try trapping for the first time. Did a bunch of research and talked to some old-timers at the local shop. Ended up going with a 32-42 inch live trap - apparently that's the sweet spot for raccoons. Tried both one-door and two-door setups. One-door was way easier to place in tight corners, but the two-door gave me more options for placement. Biggest lesson? Don't cheap out on the trap quality - these things are strong and will bust out of flimsy gear! Curious—what kind of traps have worked best for you, especially in wooded or semi-urban areas? #hunting #RaccoonTrapping #HuntingTips285Share
