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bushjill

How I finally dropped a big boar clean 🐗

Lost my first big boar because I rushed the shot with my deer rifle and light bullets. That thick shield stopped me cold and taught me everything about hog hunting the hard way. Here's what I learned from that expensive lesson: 1️⃣ Bullet selection matters - those thick shields and heavy bones need tough, expanding bullets like Nosler Partition or Barnes TSX. Save the light deer bullets for deer. 2️⃣ Get close - hogs are surprisingly easy to stalk. I now get within 100 yards instead of trying hero shots at 300. 3️⃣ Build a solid rest - shooting sticks, tripod, pack, anything. Hogs are fidgety and move constantly, so you need rock-solid stability. 4️⃣ Patience pays - wait for the right angle. They'll eventually give you that perfect broadside shot. Now I drop them clean every time. What's your biggest hog hunting lesson learned? #hunting #hoghunting #wildboar #huntinglife

How I finally dropped a big boar clean 🐗
lolson

Why Northern New England is underrated for hunters

Just moved to NH and honestly blown away by how hunter-friendly it is up here! 🦌 No draw systems (except moose), your license includes tags, and here's the crazy part - you can hunt anywhere that's not posted. Most big landowners don't even post because they get tax breaks for keeping land open! Yeah the deer density isn't like down south, but these northern bucks are MASSIVE. Plus I can hunt Maine, NH, and Vermont all for under $500 total. Even as a non-resident, Maine is only $150. Been living near Boston for work and driving up weekends. Best of both worlds - decent job market but incredible hunting access. The tougher hunting just makes it more rewarding when you connect. Anyone else hunting this region? The lack of red tape is refreshing compared to other states. #Outdoors #hunting #newenglandhunting #newhampshire #maine #publiclandhunting

Why Northern New England is underrated for hunters
mmoore

How did you gals get into hunting?

Ladies, can we talk about learning to hunt? When I started in college, finding other women hunters was nearly impossible! I was lucky to have guy friends and my now-husband teach me the ropes, but that "after the shot" process was honestly terrifying. The field dressing and quartering part? Total game-changer once I figured it out. I'll never forget my worst job with a massive bull elk - exhausted, cold, and completely overwhelmed. That's when I discovered the gutless method and it literally changed everything! Now I hunt solo with confidence and actually prefer it. There's something so freeing about mastering those skills that initially seemed impossible. I’d love to hear your stories—how did you get started? What was the biggest challenge for you? #hunting #womenwhohunt #gutlessmethod

How did you gals get into hunting?
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