Public land deer hunting can be good, even terrific in some cases, especially if there is an application process which reduces the number of hunters willing to go the extra ream to gain permission. By varying the times and dates of your hunt, you can access quality hunting properties at times of low human pressure, boosting your chances to score. Also, do you scout by satellite? Brian Grossman give his five best tips to maximize success on taxpayer land in this QDMA post.
Let’s face it, hunting public land can be tough. This is especially true when you have never laid eyes on the property. There are some steps you can take, however, that will tip the odds in your favor when it comes to hunting a new area. Let’s take a look at five such steps that should help you fill those public land deer tags this fall.
Go aerial
Aerial photos, that is! Before I ever step onto a new piece of public hunting land or WMA, I like to get a good feel for the area’s terrain and habitat by looking over aerial photos and topographical maps. Thanks to the Internet and Google Maps, this is a pretty simple process… [continued]
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