There’s an interesting study on the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone and their effect on rivers and streams. TL;DR: without predators, animals like bison, elk, and deer—vital for the land—were overconsuming plant life along the waterways, speeding up erosion. The wolves knocked down ungulate numbers, allowing the plants to recover. It’s like everything was designed to work together.
"The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom."
-Teddy Roosevelt
Get away from roads and seek out the places that are hard to reach — they’ll be the ones you remember most.
A Forest Service friend saw some javelina tracks behind his office building so he put a trail camera out. One of the coolest shots you’ll see on a trail cam.
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Custom 6.5 PRC Mountain Rifle Build
Caliber: • 6.5 PRC shooting Hornady 143gr ELD-X
Chassis: • XLR Element 4.0 – Lightweight, modular, built for the backcountry
Action: • Zermatt Ti3 Short Action – Titanium construction, lightweight
Barrel: • Proof Research Sendero 22” Carbon – Balanced for weight and velocity
Trigger: • TriggerTech Rough Diamond– Adjustable pull weight
Optic: • Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 FFP – MIL-XT reticle, built for precision for those shooting in meters vs yards(at the cost of some additional weight compared to other optics)
Suppressor (not shown): • Thunderbeast Magnus – Lightweight, minimal POI shift(zero with and leave on), excellent suppression
Highlights: • Sub-½ MOA capable • Suppressed and under 10 lbs/8 lbs unsuppressed • Built for western hunting and long-range precision
• XLR Element 4.0 chassis has an arca rail so it can attach to any arca compatible tripods. I run a Tricer BC tripod with the LP head. Very light weight and dual purpose for glassing.
Nature is neat, call it Neature 🐿️
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400+lb blue marlin in Costa Rica. Freedom Alliance offers this trip to combat veterans. They have hunts as well. Highly recommend that you check them out if you’re active duty/veteran. nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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Does he guide for sats yet?
DIY Metal Euro Skulls
A metallic finish euro that spouses will allow in the house.
What you need (All found on SculptNouveau.com):
* Black primer spray
* Metal paint A (brass, bronze, silver)
* Heat gun
* Black wax
* Wire brush
* Clear coat spray
* Foil (for antler protection)
Steps:
1. Boil skull, remove all meat (don’t boil antlers).
2. Wrap antler bases in foil.
3. Spray skull with black primer (inside and out). Let dry.
4. Paint with metal coating A. Leave nasal cavity black.
5. Heat with heat gun (don’t overdo it).
6. Rub on black wax. Wait 30 minutes.
7. Wire brush off wax to desired look.
8. Clear coat for shine.
9. Hang it. Flex hard.
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Idaho has one of the best public 3D archery ranges out there. Most states have them, but this one stands out. Perfect for high-angle shots to check your sight axis and get ready for steep country or tree stand setups. Get with your local bow shops to find ranges and even 3D tournament dates. Most shops have an annual 3D shoot schedule and events are often open to all age groups/experience levels.
“I’ve always wanted to try, but no one in my family hunted.”
We hear this a lot.
Some of us were fortunate enough to grow up in hunting families—myself included—but most weren’t. The truth is, if you hunt, you’re part of a very small minority.
For the sake of public lands (you should seriously look into Sen. Mike Lee’s most recent attempt to undermine them), it’s more important than ever to bring your family and friends into the space.
As of 2022, there were 14.4 million hunters in the U.S. aged 16 and older. In a country of around 340 million people, that’s just 4% of the population.
Now let’s zoom in further.
Nostr is estimated to have around 30 million users (some sources state 18 million which would make the percentage much smaller). If we apply that same 4%, we can estimate roughly 1.2 million hunters here on Nostr.
There’s no shortage of space. Between the U.S. Forest Service and BLM, there are around 438 million acres of public land open to hunting. There’s plenty of room for new hunters—and plenty of room for experienced ones to keep learning.
Of those 14.4 million hunters:
• Only 15% fill their elk tags
• About 41% fill their deer tags
We’ve all had years with no filled tags. It’s hard—and that’s exactly why we love it.
Going a bit deeper:
• Around 10 million people hunt deer
• About 1 million hunt elk
That means only 0.1% of Americans harvest a deer each year, and just 0.004% harvest an elk.
If you’re a Bitcoiner who successfully harvests an animal every year—you’re a unicorn.
Feel free to share your tips, lessons, gear setups, or hunting stories. We’ll repost them—everything from beginner advice to advanced stuff like arrow builds and out-of-state hunts.
Tag your posts. Let’s grow this space—together.
Nostr Huntrs & Anglers is a place to share the stories, photos, and everyday lifestyle of hunters and anglers who cherish public lands. We celebrate the traditions of the outdoors—passed down through families—and connect a community rooted in freedom, stewardship, and wild places.