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 #huntingtips4827Share
Eric Ford+FollowAnyone actually catch anything with traps?Been reading up on trapping lately and got curious—any older hunters here still setting traps? Would love to hear what you’ve used, what worked, and any tips you’d pass down. #hunting #HuntingTips #WildlifeTrapping2819Share
tyler79+FollowCamo hunting gear is actually useless...Unpopular opinion: all those camo knives, cases, and gear are a nightmare in the field! I've lost SO much stuff because it blends into leaves and dirt. Now I tie blaze orange ribbon on everything in my pack. When you're field dressing or breaking down stands in low light with adrenaline pumping, that camo gear just vanishes. Learned this the hard way! 🔪 #hunting #huntinggear #huntingtips 6644Share
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
Manuel Bright+FollowI trust the wind more than my camoAfter years in the woods, I’ve learned one thing: wind trumps camo every time. You can blend in perfectly, but if they catch your scent, it’s game over. Agree? #hunting #huntingtips #windmatters #outdoors512Share
Manuel Bright+FollowWish someone told me this before my first hunt 🦌Grew up with zero hunters in the family, so I had to learn the hard way. If you’re just starting out, here’s what actually helped: 1️⃣ Start with Hunter Education - boring but essential. You'll learn safety basics and regulations that could save your life. 2️⃣ Pick ONE species first - I tried everything and sucked at all of it. Focus on deer if you're inland, ducks near water. Master one before moving on. 3️⃣ Gear that actually matters: .270 Winchester for deer (still my go-to), 12-gauge for birds. Skip the fancy stuff initially - a decent scope and solid practice beats expensive gear every time. 4️⃣ Finding spots is everything - OnX changed my game completely. Start with public land, respect private property signs religiously. 5️⃣ YouTube University is real - learned more about field dressing and cooking from MeatEater and similar channels than anywhere else. It’s a learning curve, but incredibly rewarding. Any other solo hunters out there? What was your biggest lesson early on? #hunting #newhunterguide ##huntingtips #firstgenhunter11062Share
bushjill+FollowHow I found a killer hunting lease for cheap 💰After years of striking out, finally locked down an amazing lease for half what I expected. Here's how to score a solid deal: 1️⃣ Start hunting for leases in January - Good ones disappear fast, don't wait until summer 2️⃣ Network like crazy - Best deals never hit websites, it's all word-of-mouth 3️⃣ Split with friends - Cut costs by 75% with a solid group lease 4️⃣ Look past the "prime" spots - Found trophy potential in overlooked areas 5️⃣ Offer land work for discounts - Landowners love hunters who help maintain property Don't be afraid to negotiate long-term deals either. Saved $800/year with a 3-year commitment! #hunting #huntinglease #budgethunting #huntingtips #Outdoors 175Share
paulcarol+Followwhy hunters lose deer they should have foundAfter you shoot, pick a specific landmark where you last saw the deer - "that pine with the broken branch" not just "over there." Everything looks different from ground level and you'll be way off track otherwise. Then wait 1-2 hours before tracking. I've watched too many hunters rush down and push wounded deer for miles. Patience saves more deer than anything else. What's your worst tracking story? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors10786Share
paulcarol+FollowThe #1 deer water hole mistake hunters makeJust finished scouting for my next water hole project! Don't just dig anywhere - find natural low spots near bedding areas or travel corridors. Made the mistake last season putting one too close to open field... deer felt too exposed. Sweet spot? Just inside treeline with thick cover on two sides for quick escapes. Anyone else had luck with different setups? #hunting #DeerHabitat #HuntingTips #WildlifeManagement2210Share
