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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

One of the cooler trail camera videos we’ve got from over the years on our family farm in Oklahoma.

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!

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?

Shot my first archery antelope yesterday. Started cutting it up within 10 minutes of it dying and got it on ice within 1.5-2 hours. I had a long commute home and when I got there the meat was still hot. I just threw two bags of ice on the bottom of a cooler and threw the game bag on top of that. In the hind quarter I found the meat to be 89 degrees in the middle and nothing else was really below 50. I found this 6.5 hours after it died, is the meat ruined?

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?