RE: Virginia,GW National Forest, Big Levels
I was planning a trip toe GWF last year but it fell thru. I've heard that it gets lots of pressure, but most of that iswithin half a mile of roads/parking areas. Push in a little deeper and you should have less human contact. Doesn't mean you'll get the deer, but When hunting public land, I've seen some pretty good deer when I slip in a couple hours before light and have time to quiet and settled before most of the other folks get there. They can often stir things up significantly. I have had some beauties get pushed my way by the hunters who don't come very far into the woods. Somehow I always manage to screw up the shot, but at least I see them.
David.