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Manuel Bright

Stop 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 #huntingtips

Stop scaring turkeys - try this instead 🦃
lolson

Ground blinds changed my hunting game

Last season I was strictly a treestand guy until a buddy convinced me to try his ground blind setup. First sit, I had a mature buck at 15 yards completely oblivious to my presence. That's when I became a believer. Here's why ground blinds have become my go-to hunting method: 1️⃣ Invisible movement - Deer can't see you fidgeting, drawing your bow, or adjusting position like they can in treestands. 2️⃣ Ultimate portability - Move with the deer patterns. No climbing, no heavy stands to haul. 3️⃣ Weather protection - Rain, snow, wind - you're comfortable and focused on hunting instead of surviving. 4️⃣ Scent containment - Your scent stays trapped inside instead of swirling around a tree. 5️⃣ Room to move - Stretch out, shift positions, stay comfortable during long sits. Set them up during pre-season so deer accept them as part of their environment. What's your experience with ground blinds vs treestands? #hunting #HuntingTips #GroundBlind #DeerHunting

Ground blinds changed my hunting game
Manuel Bright

🦌 How I plan my multi-state deer hunts

Two years ago a game warden told me: "I've seen some really nice bucks back where those two creeks meet. Nobody goes back there." That fall I hiked into that exact spot and shot a beautiful 145-inch buck. That's when I knew my multi-state system was working. Here's my tried-and-true approach after a decade of chasing whitetails across state lines: 1️⃣ Research habitat - I use satellite imagery to find public land with good deer habitat and accessible food sources. Farmland borders are gold. 2️⃣ Make the calls - Local biologists and game wardens give you intel you can't get anywhere else. Ask about deer quality, hunting pressure, and access. 3️⃣ Plan your timeline - I leave home late October for 15-20 days, hitting my limited tag state first, then over-the-counter states. 4️⃣ Save money smart - Mom and Pop motels will negotiate weekly rates. I bring frozen meals in a crock pot - hot dinner waiting after long days. 5️⃣ Adapt your gear - North Dakota trees are crooked and small. Montana cottonwoods need ratchet straps. Ask locals about terrain before you go. 6️⃣ Plan for success - Have a solid plan for meat care. I travel with a chest freezer for early kills. What's your biggest multi-state hunting lesson learned? #hunting #DeerHunting #HuntingTips

🦌 How I plan my multi-state deer hunts