jeffreyhester+Followwhy deer hunting costs are upDeer hunting is becoming a pricey adventure! 🦌💰 From steeper license fees and gear upgrades to skyrocketing ammo prices, the costs can really add up. Even finding a place to hunt isn't cheap anymore. What's your take on tackling these rising costs? Share your thoughts! #DeerHunting #HuntingLife #OutdoorLife #RisingCosts #Finance3051Share
Eric Ford+FollowIs shed hunting worth it for new hunters? 🦌Thinking about trying shed hunting—do beginners actually learn much from it? Or is it mostly for fun and antlers? #hunting #shedhunting #huntinglife #huntingnewbie62Share
bushjill+FollowHow I finally dropped a big boar clean 🐗Lost my first big boar because I rushed the shot with my deer rifle and light bullets. That thick shield stopped me cold and taught me everything about hog hunting the hard way. Here's what I learned from that expensive lesson: 1️⃣ Bullet selection matters - those thick shields and heavy bones need tough, expanding bullets like Nosler Partition or Barnes TSX. Save the light deer bullets for deer. 2️⃣ Get close - hogs are surprisingly easy to stalk. I now get within 100 yards instead of trying hero shots at 300. 3️⃣ Build a solid rest - shooting sticks, tripod, pack, anything. Hogs are fidgety and move constantly, so you need rock-solid stability. 4️⃣ Patience pays - wait for the right angle. They'll eventually give you that perfect broadside shot. Now I drop them clean every time. What's your biggest hog hunting lesson learned? #hunting #hoghunting #wildboar #huntinglife3024Share
paulcarol+Followold-school hunting still worksBeen thinking about how much hunting has changed for some folks—and how little it’s changed for me. I don’t use trail cams or fancy food plots, and I’m fine not knowing what’s out there until I’m in the stand. I’ve planted a few natural draws like hazelnut and persimmon, but mostly I just keep my shots sharp, watch the wind, and keep my gear scent-free. Some years I tag a buck, some years just a doe, but I usually get meat in the freezer. Anyone else prefer the old-school, low-tech way of hunting over all the gadgets? #hunting #deerhunting #huntinglife #outdoors386Share
bushjill+Follow🤷♂️ Do You Really Need Earpro for Hunting?Maybe unpopular opinion: I fire one shot max per hunt, sometimes zero. Why is everyone obsessed with hearing protection for hunting? Range time, absolutely. But hunting? Are you guys shooting that much in the field? #hunting #hearingprotection #deerhunting #huntinglife710Share
bushjill+FollowWild Hog Meat Tips Every Hunter Should Know 🐗Learn from my epic fails! Wild pig meat needs way more care than store-bought pork because these animals carry more pathogens. Here's what I wish I knew: 1️⃣ Always wear nitrile gloves - learned this the hard way 2️⃣ Use separate clean knives for gutting vs skinning 3️⃣ Cool that carcass FAST - get it to 40°F within 30 mins or you'll ruin lean wild pork Anyone else prefer wild game over commercial meat? #hunting #WildGameCooking #wildhog #HuntingLife #gamemeat209Share
bushjill+FollowI hunt to eat, not to profitAnyone else hunt primarily for the table? Don't get me wrong, I love the chase and the time outdoors, but honestly, most of my protein comes from what I harvest. It's definitely not about money - good gear ain’t cheap, and I don’t sell what I take. But there's something satisfying about filling the freezer with venison I caught myself. What's your main motivation - the sport, the food, or both? #hunting #wildgame #fieldtotable #huntinglife #Outdoors 467Share
jortiz+FollowStarted hunting at 31 with zero family traditionMy family thought I was nuts when I bought my first rifle at 26. Zero hunting tradition, just me figuring it out through YouTube and range time. Took me another 5 years to actually get in the woods. What really clicked for me was reconnecting with my indigenous heritage. Suddenly hunting wasn't just about shooting deer—it became this spiritual thing, following wisdom that's been in my blood all along. Whether I come home with meat depends on what the land and animals decide to give me that day. Love sharing wild game with friends who've never tasted it. Their faces when they try elk for the first time? Priceless. Plus knowing exactly where my family's protein comes from feels good. Anyone else come to hunting later in life without family teaching you? #Hunting #SpiritualHunting #WildGame #HuntingLife #Outdoors 296Share
tyler79+FollowDoes anyone here actually save money by hunting?Let’s be honest—hunting isn’t exactly “cheap meat.” Between tags, gas, gear, and time, it adds up fast. I don’t know anyone who hunts solely to save money. Most of us do it for the experience, knowing where our meat comes from, and the satisfaction of doing it ourselves. Sure, if you’ve got land or a farmer buddy and use the same old rifle, you might save some—but for most of us, it's far from freezers full of budget meat. Still… I wouldn’t trade it. Anyone else honest about the real costs? #hunting #HuntingLife #WildGameMeat #Outdoors 131570Share
