Ok folks..I had a fellow member PM me looking for advice on hunting the Green Swamp..I assured him that most of you are much better than I am so I'm posting this thread for all of you folks can share some helpful tips..NOT your honey holes.just some tips on how you found those honey holes..

I'll go first...first of all I have no "Honey holes." I do have some spots though that look promising..Tips..

1. just by chance, blessing or luck you decide..I call it a blessing from God..once when I was heading back to the truck 2 big bucks jumped right in front of me..I checked out the bayhead they came from and sure enough it was ful of signs..This is still a good opportunity spot..

2. Talking to some of the older folks on here ..have led me in the right direction..Thanks Rebel Hog.

3. Talk to the hard core first guys at the gate before it opens..PLAY DUMB...let them be the teacher

4. Common sense..walk down a fireline or anyroad..once you find a place where the deer have been crossing..follow that trail..follow long enough and you will find something good. According to studies I've read deer stay within a mile of their total routine

5. Look for bayheads on google earth..not small ones or big ones..ones about a 1/4 mile..{ at least a 1/2 mile off the main road} On Google look for dark green spots in the middle of these bayheads..these are either oaks or water holes..After one of your normal hunts ...and if you strike out..make it your priority to scout straight through one of these 1/4 mile -1/2 mile bayheads..if there are oaks in there you will find game..

6. The river is good...WHEN you find thick cover { palmetto , swamp cabbage , mucky wet stuff} the game is in the thick stuff.and so are the other hunters..

7. On Google Earth..notice the 3-5 ranches that surround the Green Swamp..not a bad place to start scouting..The farms are separated by a fireline..The fireline wil reveal game tracks..

8. If you can find a hog wallow in one of those bayheads..that is very good..The hogs feel safe there.and you are real close to backstrap.

9. Deer,,if you find scraps and lots of deer droppings ..I'd hang a stand.

10. Pray,,I mean it..God loves to bless His people..He says."You have not because you ask not." Once when I came to my ropes end I was on 3 mile run..or near by..I was very frustrated..The Lord spoketo me in my heart to drive to a certain place on Powder Grade..walk 70 steps up a certain trail..Well ..I obeyed that little voice..On step number 70 .. a hog came out and I killed it..SO my best tip..Take your New Testament with you ,,,get to know your Heavenly Father real good..He's not a Santa Clause..but He is your father..and best friend..You can't find a better hunting guide .


I'm sure there are many more tips ..please add.