There's plenty of good public land here in Maryland. Do your homework and be a star. I location a monster buck that could be the next Maryland Record for the year. Beleave it or not, he's a public land buck. He shredding 12" tree's and making scrapes big enough to lay down in. This buck is very patternable as he travels to and from his feeding / bedding area's. I hope to get him this week before he looses his head over the ladies. They are starting to crank it up here in Maryland as I type. Good luck and happy hunting!!!