Js, I have not hunted National forest lands in many years now, but I started out hunting Sabine National forest. I have heard good things about Davey Crockett National forest though.
Every year there are people who get really nice deer off of these lands, but remember there is a lot of hunting pressure in these areas. The best thing to do is get in some scouting during the summer. It might be a little harder, but try to find the remote areas. Most of the National Forest hunters will be in the easy access areas. It has been my experience that if it is easy to get to, it won't be worth hunting! Too much traffic! So if you can get into the more remote places there will be less pressure and more deer!
You should be able to find maps at the Forest Service office or you can buy a good topo map of the area you want to hunt at a local print shop. Good luck!

Edited by - Frank on 01/12/2002 20:54:51