I hunt in eastern Tazewell, and i'm optimistic for this year. Seen some good deer on adjacent properties. I hunt in all timber, no crops on the property, hence the sightings on properties around me. I just got this lease last year, and it had cattle on it until Sept, so this year, no cattle at all, undergrowth looks WAY better, so i'm pumped. Hanging a couple stands in a week or so, then not touching it again until Oct. Saw some real quality deer last year, passed a couple that I'm now happy I did, not so much when they walked out of range, but i'm hoping they are still around. I wasn't able to get onto the ground until opening day last year, so no scouting or anything, and it seemed like I was 50 yards off the whole season, but I confident I can get myself in better position this year to do some damage.
Last edited by YooperMike; 08-11-2009 at 12:24 PM.