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Old 07-19-2012 | 05:32 PM
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coreyshaw
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Default Best Place to Hunt In Northern, VA

I live in Lorton, VA. It's about 15 miles directly south of DC. I am looking for a good place to hunt deer that doesn't require 'knowing a guy' or anything like that.
I went along as a spectator on a couple bow hunts last season on Ft. Belvoir Army Base. Firstly, much of the hunting areas will be closed there this season. We had a nasty storm come through this time last year and damaged some sewage lines on base throughout some of the hunting areas. Apparently the new CO of the base has no interest in hunting and has put repairs on the back burner. Last season, Ft. Belvoir only got something like 22 deer across the entire season. Also, it is strictly bow hunting and I plan to use my slug gun this season.
The other option I know of is Marine Corps. Base Quantico. The only problem I have with that is I have heard from MANY people that Quantico is very over hunted. My boss hunts there and he says he always gets stuck in the hunting area next to the live fire range ha.
Anyone have any other places they know of? Preferably not TOO far away from where I am.

ALSO! I drive a Nissan Juke and unfortunately have no access to a truck. I DO plan to field dress my deer after I get it but anyone have any tips on how to transport a deer in a smaller SUV?
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