Having your skin inked permanently is a great way to show your passion for the great outdoors and hunting. If you are looking for inspiration for a design on your next hunting or outdoor related tattoo then we've got you covered. We have searched all over and gathered only the best hunting tattoos we came across.
Also you will find we have categorized them more specifically by what type of hunting tattoos they are, such as deer hunting, bow hunting, deer skulls, etc. You can use the quick navigation links below to jump straight to the tattoos you are interested in.
Deer Hunting Tattoos
Deer are the most hunted game in the United States! There are so many deer hunters and the same goes for deer hunting tattoos. Some are fantastic and some not so great. Here are our top picks.
Insane Deer Hunting Back Tattoo
The hunters point of view...
http://www.thrillon.com/f453/boards/21-best-hunting-tattoos-21-pics
Buck in Crosshairs Tattoo
Very realistic looking tattoo of deer in the sights of a reticle...Amazing work!!​
Image from https://www.facebook.com/ugenetattoo/
Another style of a deer in the sights of a rifle scope...
http://iconosquare.com/bcbushman
Hunting Deer with Dogs Tattoo
Looks like this hunter had some help from his dogs.
https://www.facebook.com/universityinktattoo
Chevy & Deer Tattoo
This ones for all the Chevy and deer hunting lovers
http://ahatattoopictures.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/hunting-tattoos-wild-new-tattoo-idea.html
Cute His & Hers - Buck & Doe Tattoo
This is a super cute tattoo of an outline of a buck and doe which is in the shape of a love heart. Also a date in the middle....we're guessing wedding anniversary​. Definitely one for the romantic hunters out there.
http://www.funny-tattoos.com/15-funny-girly-tattoos.html
Here's another one similar to the one above for the love birds, in a slightly different design #browninglogo
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/293508100694960269/
More Cool Deer Tattoos...
http://weheartit.com/entry/12726141
http://ahatattoopictures.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/hunting-tattoos-wild-new-tattoo-idea.html
http://ink361.com/app/users/ig-357833908/rochowiaktattoos/photos
https://www.instagram.com/natecooktattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/jimsgunfxtattoo/
Deer Head Tattoos
These are the best deer head tattoos we found. All different styles and placements to give you a variety of ideas if you're thinking of getting just the deer head stamped on you.
ECG Line with Deer Head​
There's no flatline on this cool forearm tattoo. Very simple yet very effective with the deer head as the peaks in the lines.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/327918416596013513/
Deer & Fishing Tattoo
Nice looking tattoo for the deer hunter that also loves fishing. From the water and boat to the deer head and the woods horizon, everything blends in beautifully with this design and finishing.
https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
Amazing Deer Head Tattoo on Chest
The colors work great on this piece and the deer looks like a mounted trophy. It's so large it takes up most of his body.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=82031.0
Deer Tattoo on the Back of the Head
Ouch...but looks so cool on the back of this man's skull.
http://www.tattoobite.com/tattoos/deer-tattoos/page/17/
Smokey Deer Head Tattoo
This is a different style of deer head ink you wouldn't normally see....the smokey flaming style!
https://www.facebook.com/Sammies-Tattoo-Studio-106574142719425/
Buck Head Tattoo
Great looking tattoo of a bucks head with a hunting tree stand in the background.
http://vintagekarma.wix.com/home#!tattoos-by-ainslie/c1n11
Camo Deer Head
http://iconosquare.com/rack_getter_scentsnlures
Bow Hunting Tattoos
These pieces of skin artwork are specifically for the love of bow hunting and archery.
Bow Hunting Deer from a Tree Stand Tattoos
Hunter perched up on a tree stand with his bow taking a shot at a deer below. The 2 trees seem to serve as antlers with a deer skull below. Very creative and clever.
Image from http://huntingny.com/forums/topic/22006-my-hunting-tattoo/
Another very similar bow hunting tat similar to the one above, without the skull and antlers...just the great outdoors.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/370421138076441699/
Arrow & Tracks Ink
Nice arrow tattoo and placement for the ladies.
http://www.thrillon.com/f453/boards/21-best-hunting-tattoos-21-pics
Pick Your Game Bow Hunting Tattoo
Looks like this guy likes to bow hunt all kinds of game.
http://ahatattoopictures.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/hunting-tattoos-wild-new-tattoo-idea.html
Bow Hunting Deer Back Tattoo
http://tattoocityskinart.com/images/Chucho/Chucho%20Tattoos/Tattoo_Hunting_Landscape_Deer_Nature_Wildlife_Bow_Arrow_Mountains_Trees_Blackandgrey_Backpiece_Chucho_Jesus_TattooCity_Aceoffourhearts_Lockport_IL.jpg
Target & Archery Tattoo
http://www.tattooshunter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bow-and-arrow-tattoo-for-pretty-women.jpg
Muzzy Shooting Through Skin
http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275515
Script & Arrow Tattoo
Script reads "LIFE AT FULL DRAW" with a cool looking arrow underneath it. The placement looks great on the bicep​.
http://iconosquare.com/zac_muller
Bow Hunter in Antlers
https://www.instagram.com/cheryldoestattoos/?hl=en
Addicted to Bow Hunting Tattoo
http://iconosquare.com/celebrity_tattoos
Another Cool Tree Stand Bow Hunting Piece
http://iconosquare.com/paulspatolatattoo
Crossbow Tattoo
http://iconosquare.com/celebrity_tattoos
American Bow Hunting Flag
http://iconosquare.com/tmeis17
HUNTER with Arrow Tattoo
http://iconosquare.com/hunteronthehuntmedia
Couples Archery Tattoo
Deer Skull Tattoos
Some hunters like to mount their deer skull and some may like to ink a deer skull permanently into their skin.
Colored Deer Skull Tattoo On Upper Back
Groovy looking deer skull on this man's back. The black outline and color makes this one pop.
http://fileimage.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/deer-skull-tattoos.html
Colorful Deer Skull with Roses
​Bless this mess! This tattoo is certainly no mess. The colors, script and design of the roses, deer skull and antlers look amazing on this guy's chest.
http://www.tattoonow.com/gallery/tattoos//deer-skull-chestpiece-by-orrin-hurley~46203
"Live to Hunt" Deer Skull & Bullets Tattoo
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.636146473095484.1073741831.635732853136846&type=3
Deer Skull, Antlers, Bow Hunter & Deer
http://iconosquare.com/worksbyb
Antler Tattoos
Antlers aren't just for shed hunting, they also make great tattoos. These are our favorite antler tattoos floating around.
Antlers On Corner of Back Tattoo
http://wayy-up-north.tumblr.com/post/37414112198/this-is-cute
Antler & Rifle on Leg Tattoo
Deer Antlers plus a Rifle on the Leg​
http://bestwebtattoo.com/deer-antler-tattoo-ideas/
Deer Head & Antlers on Hand Tattoo
Antlers on the hand and deer head on the middle finger.
http://weknowmemes.com/2013/12/deer-hand-tattoo/
Shotgun with Cross & Antlers
A beautiful memorial tattoo​
http://ink361.com/app/users/ig-357833908/rochowiaktattoos/photos
Memorial Winchester & Antlers Tattoo
Another nice memorial tattoo to her father, with the script reading "Daddy's little girl". The winchester and antlers above look great.
https://www.instagram.com/jipsyrose/
Antlers on Each Forearm
https://www.facebook.com/hotrodtattooing
Huntress Antlers Tattoo
https://www.instagram.com/tonyvtattoos/
Elk Hunting Tattoos
The Elk is another great looking creature for tattooing.
Raging Bull Elk Tattoo
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=117763.0
Nice Elk Tat
Best Bird - Duck Hunting Tattoos
Duck Hunting Tattoo on Arm
https://www.instagram.com/xobriannimalxo/
Duck Hunting Tattoo on Leg
http://iconosquare.com/p/1177834311574556617_17817754
Wrist Duck Hunting Tattoo​
http://www.thrillon.com/f453/boards/21-best-hunting-tattoos-21-pics
Duck Hunting on Arm and Shoulder
https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixDownTattoos
Duck Hunting Half Sleeve
https://www.instagram.com/xobriannimalxo/
Pheasant Hunting Half Sleeve Tattoo
http://ahatattoopictures.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/hunting-tattoos-wild-new-tattoo-idea.html
Duck Hunt On Back Colored Ink
Yes we know this is Duck Hunt...THE GAME....but we couldn't help but throw this one in here as it was just too cool 🙂
http://www.geekytattoos.com/exceptional-duck-hunt-tattoo/
Hound On the Hunt for a Duck
http://atomikart.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/live-laugh-love-tattoo.html
Live to Duck Hunt Tattoo
https://www.instagram.com/_tattoosbyshon_/
Memorial Duck Hunting Tattoo
https://www.instagram.com/jrharris81/
Cool Duck Hunting Tattoo Design
https://www.instagram.com/tommypeterstattooart/?hl=en
Bird Hunting with Dog Tattoo
Cool tricep tattoo of hunter with his dog pointing rifle at a whole flock of birds.
http://iconosquare.com/tattoosbyharry
Turkey Hunting Tattoos
Rifle Turkey Hunting Tattoo
https://www.instagram.com/demoni666/
Turkey & Arrow
http://iconosquare.com/dkelly29
Hunter & Turkey Tattoo
Turkey in the woods, and you can see the hunter waiting with his rifle hiding behind a tree.
https://www.instagram.com/joeybagwelltattoo/
Bear Hunting Tattoos
These tattoos are for the all the bear hunting lovers out there.​
Bears Collage Tattoo Covering Whole Back
http://www.fishingbuddy.com/hunting-tattoos?app_p=2
Bear in Bear Claws Tattoo
https://www.tattoonow.com/gallery/tattoos//keyword/nature-animal-wildlife~4/bear-claw~104844
Bear Forearm Sleeve Tattoo
http://www.tattoogallery.it/
BearPrint Tattoo
http://www.pipocadebits.com/2012/09/excelentes-tatuagens-realisticas.html?m=1
General Hunting & Outdoor Tattoos
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=410182
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/308707749432082947/
https://www.pinterest.com/adamherrmann395/tattoo-for-me/
Image source http://www.freedomtattoo.hk/artists/akai/
https://www.facebook.com/inkalliancefredric?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/projectinktattoosandpiercings
http://hillgrentattoo.blogspot.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/whitmores_ink/
http://iconosquare.com/matmellinger
https://www.facebook.com/universityinktattoo
http://iconosquare.com/bzink586
http://iconosquare.com/nadinebryant666
http://iconosquare.com/gotbuck
https://www.instagram.com/dannytattoo/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/bayou_hazard_outdoors/
http://iconosquare.com/i_bleed_pastel
https://www.instagram.com/sambielinski/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/mikehessingertattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/oldcanadatattoos/
https://www.instagram.com/sweetlaraine/
https://www.instagram.com/thomaspatrickgreen/
https://www.instagram.com/littlefoe/
https://www.instagram.com/coldink22/
Phew!
That's a whole lot of cool hunting tattoos. There are so many great ones out there and it was difficult to narrow them down, but these in our opinion are the best hunting tattoo designs​ both for men and women. Let us know which one's you loved or didn't like so much in the comments section below.
