paulcarol+FollowHow I got access to hunt private land! 🦌Just scored permission on my dream property after years of rejections! The secret? It's not about what you ask for – it's HOW you ask. Key moves that worked: 1️⃣Showed up in person (not camo!) - built real rapport first 2️⃣Offered to help with fence repairs and predator control 3️⃣Brought references from other landowners 4️⃣Created a simple hunting agreement to show I'm serious 5️⃣Always shared meat from successful hunts The game-changer? I spent time learning about their land challenges before even asking to hunt. One farmer was dealing with wild hogs destroying crops - offered to help control them and got year-round access! Remember: reputation is everything in small communities. One "yes" often leads to introductions with neighbors. #hunting #privateland #deerhunting #huntingtips #landowner #huntingaccess2436Share
Manuel Bright+FollowDon’t let dull blades ruin your shot! 🏹Made this mistake once - didn't clean my broadheads after a hunt and they were ruined by the next season! Now I always: - Clean off blood/tissue immediately - Blow out dirt and hair - Sharpen fixed blades with proper tools - Replace mechanical blades when needed - Store in protective cases Clean broadheads = reliable deployment and razor sharpness when it counts! What's your maintenance routine? #hunting #bowhunting #archery #broadheads #huntingtips #huntinggear92Share
lolson+FollowWhy My Hog Hunts Keep Failing 😤Turns out feral hogs have INSANE noses! Been getting busted constantly until I learned these stealth tactics: ✅ Always check wind direction ✅ Scent-free everything (gear, soaps, clothes) ✅ Walk quietly - avoid crunchy leaves/branches ✅ Tree stands work great (but scout first!) Trail cams are your best friend for finding fresh pig signs before committing to a spot. #hunting #hoghunting #stealthhunting #huntingtips #nighthunting92Share
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
tyler79+FollowDon’t hunt birds with a crossbow 🏹🚫Honestly wouldn't recommend a crossbow for small game or birds - you'll be breaking bolts left and right and it's overkill. BB gun or pellet rifle is way more practical and cheaper to shoot. Also check your local laws first! Some places have restrictions on crossbow hunting depending on season and game type. #hunting #pelletgun #SmallGameHunting #HuntingTips #HuntingGear101Share
Manuel Bright+Follow5 Game-Changing Tips to Stay Hidden from WaterfowlJust had my best duck season yet thanks to these concealment secrets from Ducks Unlimited biologist John Coluccy! Waterfowl have vision 2-3x better than humans and can see colors we can't even imagine - here's how to outsmart them: 1️⃣Cover those faces and hands! Your exposed skin is like a flashlight to ducks. Face masks and gloves are non-negotiable, especially when you're moving in the blind. 2️⃣Match your surroundings perfectly. I've learned the hard way that dark brown camo in light cover makes you stick out like a sore thumb. On overcast days, this becomes even more critical. 3️⃣Use shadows strategically. Natural shadows are your best friend, but that layout blind shadow? Total giveaway. Try digging a shallow depression or using elevated decoys to break up your outline. 4️⃣Stay still even when birds are leaving. With eyes on the sides of their heads, ducks can see almost 360 degrees. Don't get caught moving when you think they're gone! 5️⃣Create distractions. Motion decoys and strategic blind placement can keep their attention off you and on your spread. #waterfowlhunting #duckhunting #huntingtips #hunting 10Share
jortiz+FollowDrew my first Superstition backpack hunt tagFinally got drawn for November in the Supes after years of applying. Love backpacking back there but hunting it's a whole different game. Planning to hike in from the north since that southern climb with hunting gear would destroy me. Torn between camping near the ranch for reliable water or pushing north for better glassing country. My regular backpacking setup runs 17 pounds, but adding optics and rifle pushes it over 30. Want to pack minimal water but not sure about sources away from the ranch. The glassing opportunities look incredible but water logistics have me second-guessing everything. Anyone hunted that unit and found reliable water sources for backcountry camps? #Hunting #SuperstitionWilderness #BackpackHunting #ArizonaHunting #HuntingTips132Share
tyler79+FollowIs a Hang-On Tree Stand Still the Best Option?Been ground hunting for years but finally made the switch to elevated positions this season. Man, wish I'd done this sooner! That extra height gets you above so many issues - wind swirls, eye-level movement that spooks deer, scent problems. Since I hunt mostly public land, portable hang-on stands are perfect. Can pack them in and out same day without worrying about theft. The mobility is huge too - found a better tree 50 yards away? Just move your setup. Anyone else make the switch from ground to elevated hunting? #hunting #HuntingTips #TreeStand #DeerSeason84Share
Eric Ford+FollowI stopped half-assing scent control. Here’s whyHad an old timer tell me something that changed my whole scent game: “Go scent-free or don’t bother.” He's right. I used to half-ass scent control - wash some clothes, skip the boots, spray down but forget my pack. Then wonder why that buck still winded me at 60 yards. Now it's either full commitment (scent-free soap, clothes, boots, gear - everything) or I just hunt the wind and forget the sprays entirely. Half measures just waste money and give false confidence. Deer don't care if you're 90% scent-free. #hunting #HuntingTips #ScentControl #Outdoors 86Share
bushjill+FollowI moved 3 stands this off-season 🫠I was reviewing some of my trail cam footage from last season and realized I wasted way too much time in stands that just weren’t producing. Looking back, the signs were there—bad access routes and “good enough” tree choices that spooked more deer than they drew in. It really does come down to finding the right tree and getting in and out clean. This offseason, I’m rethinking both stand locations and access paths. I relocated to a less "perfect" spot but with invisible access through a creek bottom. Sometimes an average location with great access beats a perfect spot you can't reach undetected. Curious—how often do you all move stands? Or do you tend to trust a spot and stick it out? #hunting #HuntingTips #Outdoors 112Share