lolson+Followy'all, the south is winning the mature buck gameUsed to think the Midwest was the go-to for older bucks, but new data says the South is where it’s at. Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Louisiana hunters are harvesting the highest percentage of 3½+ year old bucks in the country. Oklahoma tops the list with a whopping 85% mature bucks in harvest! Maybe it's time to plan that Southern hunting trip... #hunting #deerhunting #southernhunting #whitetails00Share
lolson+FollowCan deer survive a shoulder shot?Hit a deer in the shoulder this morning and it ran off. Been wondering if it'll make it or if I should keep tracking. Anyone have experience with shoulder shots? #hunting #deerhunting1439Share
lolson+FollowWhat I’m doing this July to prep for fall hunt 🦌Been spending some time getting things in shape for fall, and July's been the perfect window for low-impact prep. Here’s what I’ve been working on: 1️⃣ Check food plots - Make sure they survived the heat or start planning backup plots if drought hit hard 2️⃣ Scout water sources - Find or create water holes while deer patterns are predictable in this heat 3️⃣ Boots-on-ground scouting - Low-impact time to find bedding areas and travel routes without spooking deer 4️⃣ Hang stands now - Perfect time to set up ambush spots while deer have plenty of cover to avoid you The key is connecting food sources to travel routes. If I can figure out how deer enter ag fields now, those patterns usually hold through early September. What's your July prep priority? Food plots or stand locations? #hunting #HuntingPrep #DeerHunting #OutdoorLife70Share
paulcarol+FollowWhen’s the best time to dig a deer waterhole? 💦🦌Put in my first waterhole this spring, right after a few days of rain. Soil was soft enough to dig without heavy equipment, and I figured the earlier the better so deer could find it before summer dried things out. I’ve noticed more movement near that area already, especially in the evenings. Hoping it’ll help build a more huntable pattern by early season. Curious—anyone else have success with waterholes? #hunting #DeerHunting #WildlifeManagement #HuntingPrep55Share
lolson+FollowWhen do you start scouting whitetails? 🦌Is spring too early or fall too late for deer scouting? Trying to get ahead of other hunters but not sure on timing. #hunting #whitetailscouting #deerhunting #huntingtips1610Share
Manuel Bright+FollowWhat's a deer antler worth? 🦌💰Fellow hunters - been curious about antler values lately? What have you been getting for sheds in your area? Seeing wild price differences everywhere! 🦌💭 #hunting #DeerHunting #Antlers #ShedHunting 15299Share
paulcarol+FollowFound my buck using just my nose 👃One of my most memorable recoveries happened years ago during mule deer season. I took a shot right at last light—looked like a solid hit—but the buck disappeared into thick sagebrush just below the ridge. By the time I got down, it was pitch black. No blood trail, no flashlight strong enough to cut through the dark. So, I dropped to all fours and used my nose. Sure enough, I caught that unmistakable buck scent and followed it straight to him—he’d gone maybe 50 feet. Smelling my way to a deer wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do, but it worked. Anyone else ever used scent to recover one in the dark? #hunting #trackingtips #deerhunting #huntinghacks115Share
lolson+FollowI always do more work in July than hunting seasonJust got back from checking my spots and can't stress enough how crucial July prep is. Made the mistake of skipping this a few years back and paid for it all season long. Here's what I'm hitting hard right now: 1️⃣ Food plot check - drought hit my clover hard this year, already replanting before it's too late 2️⃣ Water sources - with temps climbing, deer patterns revolve around water. Found three new seeps I never knew existed 3️⃣ Low-impact scouting - deer aren't spooked yet, perfect time to find those bedding-to-feeding routes and hang stands 4️⃣ Early season setups - ag fields are starting to show which trails get heavy use The beauty of July work is deer barely notice you're there. Come September, you'll know exactly where to be while other hunters are still figuring out the property. What's your biggest July scouting priority this year? #hunting #deerhunting #scouting #huntingprep81Share
Manuel Bright+Followfound the secret to tracking mature bucks✌️Been studying sign all season and finally cracked the code on reading rubs and scrapes. Fresh scrapes with torn-up ground? That's your highway map to deer movement. The bigger the rub, the bigger the buck. I always set up downwind from active scrapes since bucks love checking them after rain storms to refresh their scent. Perfect trail cam spots too. What's the biggest rub you've found this season? #hunting #deerhunting #bucksign #huntingtips319Share
paulcarol+Followold school hunters got shot placement rightUnless you're a sniper, stick to what works - tight behind the shoulder through the lungs and heart. It's been the gold standard for decades because it drops deer fast and leaves a clear blood trail. Study deer anatomy before season and practice visualizing your aim point on every deer you see, even ones you're not shooting. When that moment comes, you'll know exactly where to put it. What's your go-to shot placement? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors9033Share
