ORIGINAL: virginiashadow
Early, I also watch the patterns of other hunters very closely on the land I hunt. I stay as far away from them as I can. I look at maps and plot out areas that only a very small percentage of other hunters would be willing to hike into due to sheer distance or extreme terrain. I am not some kind of deer killer supreme, but I do seem to get on alot of deer and get shots when others don't in the areas I hunt. I will walk the extra 500-600 yards just not to see another person all day.
Brett, that's basically whatI was getting at. Knowing where other hunters are going, or not going, can give you a better idea of where deer are more apt to be less disturbed. This will probably offer better hunting for you. That's how I got on to my favorite spot on the public land I hunt. I found a spot further back than most guys are willing to walk. Not that it's "remote", but far enough back that lazy hunters won't go there.
