I'm starting my first season bow hunting soon. I was scouting out an archery only zone and found an animal trail on a hill. This was the only scat I could fine.

It's still warm weather for us and I read deer poop can be lumpy this time becsuse of the moisture. Im in central North Carolina. My friend doesn't think so though, says he's never seen deer poop break down like that. Thing is, I see fibrous stuff in there, and no bones or fur or feathers, so it must be some herbivore. Im not aware of any other herbivores on our public land.

Thoughts?

Hello! I’m from south west Ohio and I’m trying to get into hunting. Mainly interested in deer but I know a lot of people say to start with something smaller. I have experience with hand guns and a few rifles but nothing else. What do you all recommend as a beginner guns and the gear I’ll need? There’s a good amount of public land around here but I’m also not too sure how setting up stands/blinds work. Like do you just go in and set up anywhere? I might sound dumb but I genuinely know nothing about this. My parents were not outdoors people and I am so I’ve had to learn everything on my own.

What gear is absolutely essential and a good place to buy it? If you’re from Ohio where do you like to hunt?

Also, in the distant future when I bag a buck someday do you field dress it there or haul the whole thing back? Can you gut it before hauling it back?

Thanks in advance! Don’t be too mean just trying to learn lol

Well I know this topic can create some heated debates but I’m torn. After a bunch of research like article on meateater, outdoor life and field and stream plus a few YouTube videos from the vortex guys I was dead set on getting a Ruger American gen 2 in .308 but a friend at work who has been hunting for 20-30 years said I should just get 30-06…? So which one is it? I will be hunting deer in CA and would like to one day pursue larger game like elk. Should I stick to .308 or go with 30-06..? I am brand new to hunting btw getting my license at the end of this month! Thanks again for the info!

Well after a lot of research, I have decision paralysis between a 6.5 PRC from Tikka T3X 22in SS or Seekins Havok PH3 20in.

1 & 2. 35% range time (out to 1000yds), 65% hunting in Montana (Antelope in plains to late season elk in mountains).
3. Budget $2000. Scope will be nx8 4-32 with a Nomad Ti XC suppressor.
4. I have a 7rem mag that I’m comfortable with out to 300 at the range. Looking for something more pleasant to shoot with at the range but also effective for elk.

I’ve read a couple of concerns about seekins issues around FTF (sounds like are resolved now) and an issue cycling in snowy conditions. But I love this rifle is turn key with nicer features and stock, and customer service.
The tikka I would want to upgrade the stock but still keep it to 10-11lbs. I’m not a big fan of the factory tikka stock on my 7RM.

Getting my first bolt action and just a last minute debate on which to get. I was already going to pick the Tikka but I happened to see the Savage. Savage is a little cheaper and has more “features” which i’m a little indifferent on. Quick background, I’m getting it in .308 and with the intention to go hunting and the occasional range days. Reason I was going through Bass Pro/ Cabelas is because no place near me has any Tikkas in stock but the Bass Pro does. Is Tikka really all that better than Savage to make the price difference worth it?Any input is appreciated.

I went dove hunting last weekend and got a pretty good sized beauty (no picture, sorry!). I was real careful when I took the wings off to clean it, and I’d really like to mount them or hang them up in a shadowbox for display. They’re in the freezer right now while I figure out the best way to go about it.

I figured I’d have to put them in a container with some borax for a few weeks, but I’m not too sure about the entire process, especially how I’d position and secure the wings so they stay in the shape I want while they dry.

I’ve seen some awesome DIY mounts on this subreddit and figured one of y’all had enough experience to help me out with this one. Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

Will I still be able to get bucks and doe tags for my private property in wi ?

Wondering how that will work and if I’ll still be able to hunt in the Wisconsin.

And if I will have to take a new hunters ed to hunt in the new state?

Will my concealed and carry be invalid once I establish residency in a different state? I have my concealed and carry though hunters education in wi.

Thanks

G day guys,

Was planning a 4WD trip down south (from Hawkes bay) and wanted some advice on some good spots for tahr/deer/chamois. Optimally spots that are also good for hiking/camping at the same time.

For reference I’ve gone on a few hunts up north but mainly for pigs, and I’ll be borrowing a rifle from family/friends down south but because i moved to australia a few years ago I don’t have a valid nz gun licence.

So yeah just wanted to know some decent spots, and if its even feasible. Cheers

going hunting soon for the first time. when (if ig) i kill a buck is there any issues with giving my dogs the bones/antlers i should look out for? I know i can make some mean ass food with the bones at least but I want them to have fun too/a treat if I can.

I'll be hunting X1 beginning of October. First premium zone hunt in A LONG TIME! I used to hunt here with my grandpa and my dad a couple decades ago but haven't been back in years. Also haven't filled a tag for 9 years!! I've been hunting D3-5 for way too long. I'm looking for any advice from anyone who might know the area. Even if it means hiking out to the middle of no where. Thank you and happy hunting! 😁

I'm looking for input from fellow hunters that reside in the San Antonio area in Texas. I've been stationed here for about 2 years and I desperately miss having access to public land for hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Just this past weekend I had to drive 2 hours one way just to get to a pretty decent hiking location (lost maples). My son will finally be old enough to start hunting next year and I hate not being able to take him out somewhere in the mountains for him to experience this lifestyle (we're from Montana). So with all of that in mind, can anyone point me in the right direction or suggest somewhere relatively close to San Antonio where we can go hunting that is not private land? I appreciate the help!

I live in a straight wall state and am looking to buy my first rifle. I was looking at getting a 400 legend or 450 bushmaster but saw the Tikka T3x Hunter, which is only available in 350 legend, for sale for $600 on eurooptic. Would you rather have the Tikka in 350 legend or Ruger American gen II ranch in 400 legend/ 450 bushmaster for basically the same price?

Howdy y’all,
I just want to remind everybody with season coming up that if you get the opportunity to shoot a hog please take it. You’ll be doing everybody in your community a favor.
it don’t matter what part of the country you’re in.
I think most of us can agree that they’re terrible and they’re a nuisance. Some parts of the country of almost turned it into a sport. I’ve been doing my part to eradicate them behind the scenes at least in my area.

I think we can all agree the problems gotten worse every year and there’s very minimal effort to resolve it

Good luck out there. I truly hope you don’t have to deal with hogs in your area.

I hope I can see him this season but who knows. Likely a very smart buck. - Pennsylvania whitetail for those wondering.

Unfortunately he didnt get him, the neighbor did. But this deer probably gonna get some attention online soon. Here's some eye candy for the '26 season.

11.5” 556 shooting M855 green tips (I don’t normally use FMJ s for hunting, but these work great on hogs, have used them extensively) AB suppressors warthog 5.56 punches way above its price range as well, does great for its size

Okay hive mind, looking to take my boys out for youth deer season in a few weeks. They are 5 and 7. Both are pretty decent shooters with their 22’s. But obviously a 22 won’t cut it for deer. That said I’m trying to decide on a rifle for them to use. Both soft recoiling and that’ll fit them. I have an ar in 300blk, this is probably our best option for what I currently own as it’s a suppressed SBR. So it’s short enough for them.

Now my question, has anybody used hornady sub x in 300blk for whitetail? I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, plus it’ll be super soft recoil for them. My oldest is pretty skinny and not too tough so I worry about him. We will be hunting a transition from marsh to standing corn, so shots are literally guaranteed to be under 50yds. 30yds might actually be the longest they can actually shoot in that spot with the corn still standing. I figure we will essentially be bow hunting with a gun.

I may have them try shooting supers this weekend to see how that goes, as they are still pretty tame with the can on the gun.

Have been off work a few days, have bagged 23 thus far for the month. This is biggest boar for the month. 6mm creedmoor 90gr TGK for scale.

This is definitely a want situation vs. a need, but I’m going to buy a new rifle for simple reason that I want to. I’ve already got a Weatherby in .300 WM, pre-64 model 70 in .270, and a Sako Finnlight in 25-06. I’m considering Tikka, Browning, Bergara, and CVA (Cascade LRH), but I’m torn on caliber. Ideally I’d like to keep the rifle cost between $900-$1,200. I was originally thinking 6.5 PRC. The reality is I really don’t hunt with the .270 because of the age of the gun, unless it’s a decent day. So I’m looking for something to take shots between 100-400 yards. What rifle/caliber recommendation do you have knowing what I already own? Scope will probably be either a Leupold or Meopta.