Eric Ford+FollowAlmost had my first public land buck! Year 2 of self-taught public land hunting in Ohio and I'm still learning the hard way! Spent most of last season sitting 1.5+ miles from the car, sunrise to noon routine. Saw deer 3 times but never close enough for a shot. Then at 10am while just scouting near a pond, a shooter buck comes GALLOPING past me at 10 yards! I'm fumbling with shells, following his trail around the pond... and end up scaring off a rabbit and some doves instead 😅 3 more hours of walking = nothing. Public land will humble you every time! #hunting #deerhunting #Outdoors 875Share
paulcarol+FollowMule deer turned me into a real hunter Grew up hunting big woods whitetails in Eastern forests - tracking through endless hardwoods was my passion. When I moved to Montana, I honestly looked down on mule deer. Saw them casually grazing by the river like livestock and thought they'd be boring compared to my crafty Eastern bucks. Boy was I wrong. First season hunting muleys completely changed me as a hunter. These aren't your backyard deer - they migrate 50+ miles, deal with mountain lions daily, and vanish into terrain that'll test everything you've got. No tree stands or trail cams here, just boots, glass, and pure hunting instinct. Now when I see whitetails, I barely glance their way. Mule deer hunting gets back to what hunting should be - raw, challenging, and earned. Anyone else make the switch from whitetails to muleys? #hunting #muledeerhunting #whitetailhunting #Outdoors 7413Share
mmoore+FollowHow long do deer live without hunters? 😮Just learned the oldest wild whitetail on record lived to 24 years old - that's ancient in deer years! Most wild deer only live a few years due to predators, traffic, disease, and hunting pressure. Makes me wonder how many would reach old age without all those threats.🤔 #hunting #deerfacts #wildlife #nature23011541Share
lolson+FollowWhy Northern New England is underrated for huntersJust 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 #publiclandhunting128Share
paulcarol+FollowWhere would you buy hunting land if you could?If I could buy hunting land anywhere, I’d go with western Oklahoma near Elk City or down around Lindsay in the south-central part. Solid deer numbers, room to shoot without a range, and great bonus hunting—dove, hogs, and coyotes. Curious where you guys would pick and why? #hunting #DeerHunting #HuntingLand #Oklahoma3213Share
jortiz+FollowWhen’s best to hunt axis deer in texas?Thinking about heading to Texas for some axis deer hunting and visiting old friends on the way. When’s the prime time to go? #hunting #AxisDeer #TexasHunting #TexasHunting #HuntingTrip11335Share
