I am going to be hunting on some of the public hunting areas in Frederick County Maryland. I am very new to the sport, and have some general questions.

- When field dressing a deer, do you leave the internal organs in the woods, or carry them out with you?
- When hunting with a firearm, do you use any type of ear protection?
- For safety, when I hunt a public hunting area, is a hunting partner a necessity, or would telling a reliable person (my wife) my whereabouts sufficient?

Also, any information about the public hunting areas in Frederick County MD or general tips would be appreciated. Thanks.