Dyllan Jerod Ford

Field-tested insights from the woods to the gear bench. Practical outdoor gear notes, hunting-focused picks, and no-nonsense field lessons.

[Dyllan Jerod Ford @EberhartPath]

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Tested both Pulsar Merger XP50 LRF and ZEISS DTI 6. Merger wins for comfort, rangefinder, swappable battery, and price. Better field use. I’d go with the Merger over ZEISS any day. https://t.co/gclwFSzQkG
#hunting #outdoorfun

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It was my first time hunting mouflon—and I got to share it with friends.
Unforgettable.
The ram had a limp and was heading back into cover,
so I made the call.
170 paces from the stand, one clean shot—he dropped on the spot.
#huntingstories #huntingwithfriends

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A sunny spot, crisp air, dry ground—classic “bluebird” weather.
The kind of day we all hope for on a driven hunt.
But let’s be real… those were rare last season.

What moments do you still think about?
#drivenhunt #huntmemories

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Gear that holds up. Been wearing my Meindl Island MFS Active (not an ad, just facts) for 4 years—Himalayan hikes, hunting, farm work, you name it. Beat to hell, still solid. Waterproof, stable, and worth every penny. Who else swears by ‘em? https://t.co/gpHKg4ieio
#HuntingGear

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One idea, two butchers—and the result? A wild game made from 99% wild boar, 1% seasoning. Pure meat, no junk. Tried it once and now I don’t want anything else. Wild food done right. #WildGame #WildBoar #PureMeat #Foodie #HealthyEating

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Running my trusty Remington 700 in .308 with a Leupold VX-3i up top and Federal Premium ammo. Nothing fancy—just gear that works. Only upgrade for the season? A solid sling. What’s your go-to setup this year?#RifleSetup #ShootingGear #HuntingLife

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Falco turns 12 today—my loyal hunting buddy. We’ve seen many drives and wild hunts together. He’s not young anymore, but still works with heart. Best decision I ever made was getting a hunting dog.#HuntingDog #WildHunts #LoyalCompanion

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Last Saturday we used radios to stay in touch—game changer. The drive started with groups split by water, but we kept comms clear. I was on the left flank, blackforestguns on the right. Worked like a charm. https://t.co/wkqCuWSFAz
#HuntingGear

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You can see it on my face—I was proud of that moment. Even more so when friends came to help recover the ram and share it with me. The trophy will remind me, but this photo means just as much. #ProudMoment #TrophyHunting #AdventureAwaits

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Spring’s here. First grass fields are cut, and fresh bales are lying out. I like setting up behind one to squeak for fox or glass for a restless roe buck. These quick setups often lead to the best moments. Anyone else use this time in the fields? #SpringHunting #NatureLovers

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Work in the woods is done. Trees protected, stands checked, salt out, cams set. Now it’s about staying out, keeping pressure low. Roe are active. #HuntingSeason #NatureLovers

[Dyllan Jerod Ford @EberhartPath]

Do you use GPS trackers for your dogs? I’ve hunted with Falco for 10 years and never needed one. A small bell on his collar has always been enough. But now, as he holds boars longer—especially when piglets hunker down. https://t.co/JZuKu0NjBM
#HuntingDogs #BoarHunting

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I like to deep clean all our rifles. My dad’s and mine. Shotguns get run hard, but this year, the brush gun took the beating. Fresh oil, grease, ready for the next hunt. You take time for gear care too? #GunCleaning #HuntingGear #RifleCare #ShotgunCleaning

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Spring’s here, and the geese are hanging around longer than they used to. Some never left. Seen greylags, Canadas, even a few specks. I’ll take any chance for a good flight bird hunt. Anyone chasing geese this spring? #SpringTime #BirdHuntingLife

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There’s a spot near a highway in my area—no wild fence, lots of accidents every year. I’ve been glassing it more often, hoping to take a buck before he ends up on the road. Anyone else have those hard-to-hunt spots in their area?
#HuntingForBalance #FieldWork #HunterEthics

[Dyllan Jerod Ford @EberhartPath]

Everyone’s debating early April roe hunts and whether to shoot young bucks still in velvet. My take? After winter drives, spring should be a time to rest—not stress. Let them recover. 45 days of peace isn’t too much to ask.
#RespectTheHunt #WildlifeFirst

[Dyllan Jerod Ford @EberhartPath]

In most states, deer season wraps by Jan—but the work doesn’t stop. Spring gobbler’s coming, and now’s the time to fix stands, seed plots, set cameras, and prep salt licks. What’s on your list?
#OffSeasonWork #HuntingLife