That's why I like Northern California hunting, USA if you are looking for thik forest check El Dorado National Forest just west of Lake Tahoe rugged mountains with thick trees. I hunted in the southern Cal Mountains years ago and prefer hunting North now. Archery is better in California because there is less pressure on the deer fewer hunters = better deer. My Ex lives in east San Diego County and have to agree plenty of coyotes. Most of the land out where she lives is PRivate or Reservation.