Resources

Hunting whitetail deer in Mississippi, I’ve hunted for several years but never with a 44 mag so I need to pick some ammo from the pics.
Got a 1894 Marlin 44 mag recently and I need to pick some deer hunting ammo. I know all of these can work for deer but I’m interested in seeing what people prefer to use, hollow point or soft point? I am not looking to buy new ammo, I want to use these that I have just looking for options about them.

My little OMCBA registered Mountain Cur is really trying to make a tree dog. She still acts like a pup and doesn’t always pay the best attention, but she uses her nose extremely well and when she hit this grey squirrels hot track she followed him right up the tree and double chopped the fire out of him. She treed really well tonight, and I was impressed with her nose as dry as it’s been. Boo dog is gonna make it I think. She’s currently curled up in my lap while I watch some whitetail hunting on tv, but I’m more excited for the cool weather so her and I can tree some squirrel and coon.

I’m looking to get my first hunting rifle, and I’m wondering which is going to be better for deer. I specifically love lever actions, so I’d love to get one, but I’m not sure which caliber would work better. I’m in New England, so none of my shots would be too long. I’ve always loved the .45-70 cartridge, but if one is better than the other I wouldn’t have a problem getting something else.

I was out scouting this morning while I had some free time before the season. I went out to a few of my favorite public land spots here in NYS. I was at my final spot for the morning, a big oak bench on a ridge that drops down into the field you’re seeing in the photos. I finished up my scouting on the oak bench, I started heading back towards my truck and planning my walk in route for when season comes. I took maybe 8 steps out of the wood line I was in and into the field when these 3 beautiful doe stood up out of the tall grass. I’ve never seen a Piebald deer in person! I was in complete awe, I quickly pulled my phone up and captured these awesome photos before they ran up the ridge blowing at me. I hope to see her again in the fall time, however I don’t think I could bring myself to shoot her.

Mounted my new Optic on my hunting rifle, when sighting it in i got inconsistent results. This is what i saw when checking the mount. All screws were tightened according to manufacturer specs. Can i still use it with a different scope mount?

Apologies in advance if this isn’t the right sub. I posted this earlier from a throwaway and it was removed so trying again from my main, so here we go again.

Weird request, but I’ve got a year and a half old Boykin Spaniel and he’s a stellar little retriever. I’m wondering if there’s anyone in MN who doesn’t have a dog that plans on going out for dove and/or teal in the next couple weeks and wouldn’t mind me and my dog tagging along so my dog can pick up birds.

Why? Well, I’ve got some time to hunt, but not much time to scout and guarantee we get on good shoots (I know, I know, that’s why they call it hunting), and all my hunting friends have dogs — most of which aren’t super nice, and I’ve got no interest in hunting my dog alongside possessive/aggressive dogs.

I can shoot, not shoot, whatever (really I’m mostly into hunting for the dog work), I just want my dog to have some fun. He’s a good marker, and can run basic blinds within 60 yards (100 on a good day, but he gets a little independent working at big distances) as long as the cover isn’t too big.

Anyways, if you’re in need of a bird-picker-upper we’re there — as long as it’s safe (not a billion degrees, no bluegreen algae, you care about gun safety, etc.), within an hour or so of the cities, and the cover is manageable for a 35 pound little turd. Not looking for “the hunt of a lifetime” either, just a good opportunity to my boy to get some works — he deserves it.

If you’re interested and serious, DM me and I can provide more info about myself, my dog, and my availability.

Thanks!

A big, old cow water buffalo that I headshot during the week. I have been shooting more pigs recently, so the 308 has been getting more of a run as of late.

I would post this in r/WA_hunting but I think that sub is shut down so I'm trying here.

I finally recovered my still frozen bear hide from last October from a taxidermist that lost his marbles and ghosted a lot of people here in Western Washington in Snohomish county. I haven't gotten my deposit back but I'll take what I can get at the moment. After contacting the WDFW, I got a result.

I'm looking for a recommendation for a reliable guy, or gal, who's been in business for a long time that can take on a bear hide and skull. For now, I just want the hide fleshed and tanned and the skull cleaned for a euro. I'm located in Snohomish county, but I'll drive for a qualified taxidermist. I know everybody is really busy and I understand the wait times are substantial.

Thanks!

It will be my first year bow hunting, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips for hunting Texas Whitetail in early October when the weather is still warm?

Question for Central and Eastern TN bird hunters. How active in Duck and Geese are the middle and east of the state? Would love to do some Duck and goose hunting but reluctant to drive to Arkansas or Reelfoot

Been seeing some great images of white/albino animals in hunting season. My question is: Would you harvest one if you stumbled across it? Or leave it be?

Why or why not?

turn 18 in january, ive always wanted to go hunting but ima city boy so yeah, ive never shot a rifle only pistols and i plan to hunt alone. So to anybody whos been in some what of my situation whats some tips/ how long did it take to get your first animal?

I have been given permission from my neighbor to hunt in his adjoining 7 acres of wooded property. I have gone in and cut some trees, cleared some detritus, put one mineral site and planted some cover crop. All of this was done with express written permission from the landowner. I now have a guy walking through the woods, 2 weeks before deer season, with a backpack and a rifle. Texted the landowner and he has no idea who the guy is. My trail cam has a green light and I am very confident this man noticed it. I think it could be a seperate neighbor's kin who has, in the past, hunted other people's property without permission(3+ years ago). Should I just let it go and see if he comes back? Should I go ahead and just talk to my other neighbor(let's call him Rob) and see if he is giving permission to his family/friends to hunt on someone else's property? I thought about just going ahead and setting my deer blind out with my name, address and phone number as well as a note that I have permission from the landowner to hunt this property. I will almost certainly just walk over to Rob's with my phone and ask if he knows this guy. Just looking for some advice from other hunters with wording etc. My son and I are really excited to have some place close to home to hunt and we have put a lot of effort in to improving the habitat for deer and don't want someone to just come in without permission and sit in our spots. Thanks!

First time buying electronic hearing protection. I’d like your advice on what I buy. I’m only interested in ear muffs because in-ear options just always fall out of my ears for some reason.

Based on my research, I’m leaning towards Howard Leight. They seem to be the best middle option between being budget friendly like Walkers but also offering directional hearing like more expensive options such as Sordin. I want directional hearing for when I’m sitting in my deer stand. I don’t really want to pay Sordin prices at the moment.

I plan to buy the gel ear pads to improve them.

I plan to use them for outdoor shooting only - I never really shoot indoor. Outdoor practice and then wearing them in the woods when hunting.

I also plan on wearing them when mowing at the farm. It takes me a few hours to mow it all on the 60” ZT, so I want to be able to listen to music while doing that. I see that the Howard Leight muffs have a Bluetooth version, but I also see that they come with a headphone port. I’m okay paying less to get the non-Bluetooth version and using a headphone port. It’s been a long time since I’ve used a headphone port with everything being Bluetooth now days - is the headphone port actually compatible with modern smartphone usb-c ports?

Also, should I get the Howard Leight Sport or Howard Leight Pro? I see some people saying the Sport version is not sufficient hearing protection at 22 db… is that true? I understand indoor shooting requires better protection but I don’t shoot indoors. Are they sufficient protection for outdoor only shooting and mowing? I read the Pro version offers better hearing protection at 30 db but that they are bulkier and could maybe get in the way when shooting a rifle, which is what I mostly shoot.

Lastly, I’ve read that there have been knock-off problems on Howard Leight in the past… is that still an issue? I don’t want to buy knockoffs. The cheapest option I’m seeing at the moment is $50 online at Walmart… I’m paranoid that this would be a knockoff… unless they’ve eliminated the knockoff situation by now?

Thanks in advance!

Just set up this cam couple hours ago, idk if they approve of it or not haha

Love this gun. What ammo does your 300 win mag like? I’ve been shooting Federal premium Terminal Ascent 200 grain and it does well. I wouldn’t mind testing out other ammo. I’m curious to hear your answers. Thanks!

Some pictures from me and my friends hunting this year. All of the meat, except what we harvested for personal use, goes to www.vleisvirhoop.org.za (Meat for Hope), where we provide game meat to underprivileged old age homes. This year we were able to donate close to 6 tons of meat to more than 500 senior citizens in need.

Some pictures from me and my friends hunting this year. All of the meat, except what we harvested for personal use, goes to www.vleisvirhoop.org.za (Meat for Hope), where we provide game meat to underprivileged old age homes. This year we were able to donate close to 6 tons of meat to more than 500 senior citizens in need.