Are You Hunting Under a Curse? You Might Not Even Know It…
What if your last hunting trip was doomed before you even stepped into the woods?
For centuries, hunters have believed in strange superstitions, rituals, and omens—things that could bring incredible luck or spell certain doom. Some of these legends sound ridiculous… but others? They’re backed by eerie real-life stories that are hard to ignore.
Some hunters refuse to break these rules. Others laughed at them—until something unexplainable happened.
Here are 7 of the strangest hunting superstitions that people swear are real… and if you’ve broken any of these? You might already be cursed.
1. NEVER Say ‘Good Luck’ Before a Hunt (Or You’ll Regret It!)
It sounds harmless, right? Wishing someone ‘good luck’ before they head out into the woods?
Big mistake.
In many hunting communities, saying “good luck” is considered a curse, not a blessing.
It invites misfortune—missed shots, weapon malfunctions, even injuries.
One hunter in Pennsylvania swears by this superstition. The one time a friend wished him ‘good luck,’ his rifle jammed, his truck got stuck in the mud, and he sprained his ankle all in the same day.
Instead of saying good luck, experienced hunters say, “Shoot straight.” Because no one wants to risk the curse of bad luck.
2. The First Bullet Holds Your Fate—Don’t Waste It!
If you miss your first shot, you might as well go home.
Some hunters believe your first bullet of the day is “blessed”—it holds all your luck.
If you waste it on a bad shot? Your entire hunt is ruined.
Strangely enough, many hunters report that after missing their first shot, everything goes wrong—animals vanish, weapons fail, and the woods feel eerily silent.
One hunter in Montana missed his first shot at a deer. Not only did he not see another animal all day, but his GPS mysteriously died, and he got lost for hours.
Coincidence? Or something darker?
3. The Haunted Bullet—Some Ammo is ‘Cursed’
Not all bullets are created equal. Some? They carry bad energy.
There’s a belief that bullets dropped on the ground should NEVER be used.
If you load a dropped bullet into your rifle, it won’t just miss—it could bring disaster.
Hunters have reported misfires, jammed weapons, even freak accidents… all after using a dropped bullet.
One hunter in Texas ignored this superstition. He loaded a dropped round and took his shot. Not only did he miss completely, but his rifle backfired, cutting his hunt short.
Now? He never loads a bullet that’s touched the ground.
4. Whistling in the Woods Calls… Something Else
Ever heard of the Whistling Curse? Hunters in certain regions say you should NEVER whistle while in the woods.
It’s believed that whistling attracts spirits, demons, or worse… something watching from the trees.
Some hunters claim whistling brings bad luck. Others swear it brings something else.
Many have reported feeling watched, hearing footsteps, or even spotting shadowy figures after whistling in deep woods.
One hunter in West Virginia tried to prove this superstition wrong. He whistled loudly in the middle of the forest. Moments later, branches snapped all around him, and he swore he heard someone whisper his name.
He never whistled in the woods again.
5. The ‘No Blood on the Knife’ Rule
This one is deadly serious.
After taking down an animal, hunters must ‘blood’ their knife—meaning they must smear it with the animal’s blood.
If they clean it immediately? Bad luck will follow.
This superstition is deeply rooted in ancient hunting traditions. Hunters believed that a clean knife offended the spirits of the hunt.
One old-timer in Canada followed this rule religiously. A younger hunter mocked it and cleaned his knife right after a fresh kill. The next time he went hunting? He fell from his tree stand and broke his leg.
Now? No one in that hunting group dares to break the rule.
6. The Curse of the Empty Shell
If you fire a shot and leave the spent shell casing behind… you’re inviting misfortune.
Some hunters believe empty shells ‘hold’ energy from the kill.
If you don’t pick them up? You’re leaving your luck behind.
Many hunters report their worst hunts happened after they forgot to collect their casings.
One old hunter in Alabama claimed he never left a casing behind—until once, in a hurry, he forgot. The next three times he went hunting? He didn’t see a single animal.
Now? He never leaves without picking up every last shell.
7. NEVER Look Back While Leaving the Woods
This is one of the creepiest superstitions.
Hunters say when you leave the woods, you should never look back.
If you do? You’ll “invite” something to follow you home.
Some believe it’s bad luck. Others claim it’s worse—a sign of an unseen presence watching you.
One hunter in North Dakota always followed this rule. But one night, as he left the woods, he turned back just to check his surroundings.
At that moment, he saw a dark shape standing just behind the trees. It had no clear form… but it was watching.
He ran to his truck and swore he heard footsteps following him all the way back.
Are You Already Cursed?
Many hunters laugh at these superstitions—until something unexplainable happens to them.
Have YOU ever experienced strange hunting luck, eerie woods encounters, or a cursed hunt? Share your story in the comments!
And next time you’re out in the woods… be careful. Some say these superstitions aren’t just stories. They’re warnings.