RE: need some tips
Bobby, I'll take a shot. First, do you know if there's any other hunting pressure? Do you plan on hunting from the ground or stand?Will the rut be kickin' yet? How much time do you have to hunt this area?
Looking at the map I would start pre dawn at north end of the road between section 34 and 35 to "stake your claim" from other hunters. I'd do a quick turn around to get a glimpse of the terrain in my headlights(if the name has anything to do with it, should be some big oaks around!!!)I'd then wait till first light and make my way west following the creek, looking for well used trails and possible bedding areas, possible creek crossings(there's no use stumbling around in the dark, you'll probably scare everything off anyway). Pick a convergence of two,and set up as quick and quiet as possible. Why did I pick this area? Sections 34 & 35 are the heart of the property, and depending on what kind of hunting pressure there is from the east, southeast and south, they may want to move in that direction... If you do run into other hunters, you could access four other sections rather easy.Most importantly, take your compass, and if you feel like you're lost, simply head north, hit the creek and follow it back east till you hit the road.
Depending on your time frame you could scout these other areas quickly after the morning hunt for an evening hunt or tomorrow's hunt. However, if the rut is starting or in full swing at the time, I would take the first couple of hours and scout for the best possible site and set up all day, again, depending on your time frame.......Likewise, if you plan on setting up a stand and there's nothing but field around, I would continue in the dark until I find suitable terrain. I guess that's would I would do if I planned on hunting that morning. However, if you have a couple of days to hunt this area, I'd take the first morning and scout all the areas.
Anyway, my two cents are more than spent. Good luck!!!