bushjill+FollowHow do you prep your pheasants?Fellow hunters - do you skin or pluck your birds? I've been skinning for speed but wondering if I'm missing out on flavor by losing that crispy skin when roasted. #hunting #pheasanthunting #wildgamecooking22Share
mmoore+FollowFound turkey sign that screams "hunt here" 🦃Spent the weekend e-scouting with onX and hitting the woods to check potential spots. Here's what I'm looking for when turkey hunting: 1️⃣ Droppings - Gobblers leave 2-inch J-shaped droppings, hens make small piles 2️⃣ Tracks - Three-toed prints, but gobblers have longer middle toes 3️⃣ Scratching - Look for V-shaped marks near roost sites and fallen logs 4️⃣ Dust bowls - Shallow depressions where birds clean themselves The scratching around roost areas is usually the dead giveaway for me. Found some heavy activity near a creek bottom yesterday that looks promising for opening day. What turkey sign do you rely on most when scouting? #hunting #TurkeyHunting #HuntingSeason #TurkeyScout31Share
lolson+FollowHog behavior tips: hunt smarter, not harder 🐗Noticed some patterns while tracking hogs lately—figured I’d share. Sows and piglets usually move in groups (sounders), but those big solo roamers? Might be a mature boar worth tracking. Makes a difference when deciding how to set up. Anyone else noticed this in their hunts? #hunting #HogHunting #WildBoar #HuntingTips #SounderStrategy80Share
Manuel Bright+FollowI tried every hog hunting method this year 🐗After trying everything from blinds to baiting this past year, figured I'd share what's been working for me and what hasn't. 1️⃣ Spot and stalk in open areas - good binos are crucial for glassing before moving in 2️⃣ Corn baiting brings multiple hogs where it's legal, but they get wise fast 3️⃣ Stand hunting near wallows requires serious patience but produces consistently 4️⃣ Really considering hog dogs after seeing what my buddy's trained pack can do Seems like each method has its place depending on terrain and situation. What method has worked best for you? #hunting #hoghunting #wildboar #huntingdogs225Share
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
paulcarol+FollowWhy hunters love animals more than you think 🏹Ethical hunters do more than just hunt—we fund conservation, restore habitats, and pass down responsible practices. Groups like NWTF are proof we’re often the first to step up for wildlife. Thoughts? #hunting #HuntersForConservation #WildlifeProtection #EthicalHunting110Share
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
jortiz+Follow🦌 First year hunting in SC- here's my planNew hunter in SC here! Figured I'd share my approach so far: Started by picking my game zone, then e-scouted using Garmin Explore app (free version rocks). Made several actual scouting trips to find tracks, bedding areas, and droppings. Now I've got solid spots mapped out for deer and bear season! Plan is to hunt hard, then reflect after season ends on what worked and what didn't for next year. Any other newbies doing similar prep? #hunting #FirstTimeHunter #SCOutdoors #DeerSeason #HuntingPrep00Share
lolson+Follow🐿️ Best time to chase squirrels in summer?Just figured out the secret to successful squirrel hunting this summer! Early morning (first 2 hours after sunrise) and late evening (last 2 hours before sunset) are absolute GOLD. That's when they're most active and you'll have the best luck. Been testing this timing for weeks and the difference is night and day compared to midday hunts. Who else has found this to be true? #hunting #SquirrelHunting #HuntingTips #SummerHunting250Share
mmoore+FollowHow I started training my beagle to huntFinally took the plunge and started training my first beagle for rabbit hunting. Didn’t expect it to be this rewarding—or this humbling 😅. Here’s what’s been working for me so far: 1️⃣ Start with basic obedience—sit, stay, come. Makes everything else easier. 2️⃣ Use rabbit scent trails (fur or spray) to get their nose going. 3️⃣ Controlled exposure to live rabbits helped boost his confidence. 4️⃣ Gradual field practice—different terrain, short chases, and recall work. 5️⃣ Training with other dogs = big win for building pack dynamics. 6️⃣ Slowly desensitized him to gunfire—started far, then moved closer. Lots of treats, praise, and patience. Still learning, but loving the process. Curious how others run their training these days—anything you do differently? #hunting #BeagleTraining #RabbitHunting #HuntingDogs650Share
