RE: largest deer you've ever seen on public land...
The largest deer I've ever seen is on my wall. A 6x6 about 27'' wide out of Wyoming. Drawing a less than 2% chance tag was the real key. I'm now in search of a bigger one. Even bought horses so I can pack into the high country. I'd like to make contact with other packers who like to travel. Now I live in N.M. right in the heart of big elk country(Gila Wilderness). We need a forum for Wilderness hunt lovers too.