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
bushjill+FollowWhere do you shoot a deer to save the most meat?Just behind the shoulder = perfect lung/heart shot AND preserves the most venison! Been my go-to for years. Quick, ethical kills without sacrificing meat quality. Where do you aim for your shots? #hunting #deerhunting51158Share
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 #nature432448Share
jortiz+Followyour support hand position is probably wrongStruggling with rifle stability in the field? Your left hand placement on the barrel makes or breaks your hunting shot. Too far forward and your muscles do all the work - hello shaky aim on that buck. Too close and you lose recoil control. Find that sweet spot where your bones support the weight and muscles just fine-tune. Takes practice but game-changer for field accuracy. What's your go-to hunting position? #hunting #shootingtips #rifletraining 213Share
Eric Ford+Followwhen deer see you best during the day?Always heard deer eyesight peaks at dawn and dusk - is this actually true? Always felt like they catch every little move during those hours. What’s your take? #hunting #deerhunting #wildlifetips 459Share
Eric Ford+Followbuilding my first deer blind from scrap woodGot a pile of leftover lumber sitting around and thinking about building my own deer blind this season instead of buying one. Has anyone here DIY'd their own? Looking for tips on dimensions, window placement, or any mistakes to avoid. Worth the effort? #hunting #deerhunting #deerblind 178Share
paulcarol+Followwhy hunters lose deer they should have foundAfter you shoot, pick a specific landmark where you last saw the deer - "that pine with the broken branch" not just "over there." Everything looks different from ground level and you'll be way off track otherwise. Then wait 1-2 hours before tracking. I've watched too many hunters rush down and push wounded deer for miles. Patience saves more deer than anything else. What's your worst tracking story? #hunting #deerhunting #huntingtips #outdoors8380Share
Manuel Bright+Followthis spot produces turkeys 90% of the timeNew to public land? Skip the fancy scouting and head straight to water sources - creeks, ponds, rivers. Turkeys need water daily and these spots are wildlife magnets. It's the most reliable pattern I've found for locating birds fast. Works every single time. #hunting #turkeyhunting #publicland #huntingtips #outdoors596Share
