Originally Posted by
virginiashadow
I wish all Virginia hunters the best of luck. Please post up some pics or maybe just a story of your success in the woods. Remember, success isn't always defined by a dead animal. BEST of luck guys.
VA Chucker--how is the GWNF? I have always wanted to bowhunt there, but haven't gotten too serious because I hunt Quantico. If I did hunt it, I would go up there and camp out for a few days to make it worth the travel. Please give me some insight as to whether the trip is worth it. Thanks.
Brett
Brett,
I have hunted up there the past 6 years. It is by far the most challenging area to hunt IMO. Public land has its issues then throw in super sensitive deer that have limited exposure to humans. Then throw in hikers and random hunters that you have no idea how they stumbled by your stand since you are miles from any road or trail? I think you have the right idea about camping and digging in for a few days. There are plenty of deer up there however once they are pressured they go high and deep in the woods. Big woods hunting is humbling but I love being up there. I finally found a local private patch to hunt, so i wont be treking up the GWNF as much. But when i need an asswhoopin... i will head up there. Tons of black bear up there too. Nothing like big woods hunting. I dont want to discourage anyone from heading out there... its just not the same as sitting in the corner of a corn or soybean field.
If you head up there my advice would be to hunt high in the AM and low in the evenings (use the thermals to your advantage).