I was going to ask this question hypothetically last week but now I'm asking from experience. Took my brother squirrel hunting today and while he finally got one at the end of the day, the squirrel was still alive when we found it. How would you generally kill an injured animal as quickly and respectfully as possible?

He used my shotgun, so I thought another shot would be messy and overkill. I had my (very new to me) .22 and tried to kill it, but apparently knocked the scope out of zero at some point. I ended up stomping on its head, then realized I'm dumb and I could shoot it basically point blank. I didn't feel good about either.

I'm relatively new myself, was a bit flustered when we weren't finding where it fell with 10 minutes of light left, then even more when it was still alive. The couple I've shot died instantly. I want to be prepared next time, and also not make an already surreal and gruesome experience even worse for a first timer. What would you do for small game, upland and water fowl?

I looking at getting a deer stand I am looking at the viper steel stand $240 used Vs rhe guide gear hunting stand $99.00 what do you guys think I should get

My 2024 AZ buck. I couldn’t be happier

Adorable

Hey everyone,

First year hunting with a stand at all. Started with a climber. Excited for the new possibilities!

However, it’s going to be during rifle season.

I know I shouldn’t climb with the rifle on my back. Should I leave it in the case and lift the case up with the rope? Should I lift it up from the sling with a rope? Any suggestions are helpful.

I will arrive at my spot 1 hour before light to set up. But worry I will make too much noise 😅

How can I be quiet going up the tree?!

Any tips are appreciated!

I started hunting my family land a few years ago after I began to really value what the sport offers. No one in my family or inner circle hunts so it has been a lot of trial and error. I built a new blind this year and got this fella on my first sit! Feels good after all the time spent.

Bought a really nice relic of a gun. It’s action is buttery. Perfect white tail gun for hunting in Hill Country TX.

I’m stumped on what scope will fit this gun because of the level. Anyone have a Model 54? What would be a great scope for white tail given the odd configuration. I either mount it really high or really forward.

Thanks I’m advance!

I’m on the search for a new rifle. This will be chambered in 6CM. My use will be strictly for hunting and range time preparing for hunting. I want it to be lightweight and use a carbon stock. 20-22” barrel as I will shoot it suppressed.

My initial thought is to start with a Tikka action and go from there. I’ve seen the Seekins Havak PH2 for under $1,600 as well. That seems like the easy button, but I do think that would end up a bit heavier with the longer barrel.

The second thing is finding a quality scope the is durable and hold zero. For this I’m thinking the Maven RS1.2 or a Nightforce of some flavor.

I’m looking for ideas and suggestions from you all to talk me through this.

My first hunting rifle! Really wanted a Ruger 308 but my local Sportmans didn’t have a single one so I settled for a 6.5 creedmore. I’ve never hunted so please any advice or input is appreciated!

This guy has been coming by my stand the same time everyday. I've been keeping corn out to encourage deer to spend more time on this property. He made himself comfortable today.

Finally got out to get my new rifle sighted in with federal fusion 260 grain and she did not like them at all. Very inconsistent groups. It liked the Hornady 250 grain custom ftx loads but I don't like how they perform on the deer. Anyone have the 22" barrel and have any recommendations on ammo? The gen 1 ranch rifle 16" barrel my dad has shoots 3" groups with the federal fusions (same lot number as my federal fusions) but he gets 1.5" groups with the Hornadys and my rifle shoots about the same. I’ll take any tips yall got!

I’m a younger guy, my dad and his friend both said I should get an apprentice license for hunting my first year, I don’t know where to find any place in Indiana for this though?

Absolute monster 6x5 muley.

223 rem. Similar pricing used. Which one would you take and why? I’ve heard trigger for 1771 unsafe for out in field because so darn light?

Both on chassis

It was an awesome hunt minus forgetting my phone at the truck. Took this pic after packing it out. Southern Idaho. Any guesses on age of this buck? I’ve never seen more than a 3x2 in this area so I was thrilled to find him. 510 yards on the winmag