Hunting the Francais Marion Hunt Unit SC
 

Is there anyone on the board familiar with hunting the Francais Marion Hunt Unit in South Carolina?

This is my primary WMA public hunt area, and I need some advise as to where to scout, and what areas were HOT for you this last season.

I hunted several 'planted fields' ion the Santee and Hellhole WMA there this last season, and had no luck.

I admit I am totally new to hunting, but there was several areas I saw with lots of deer sign,and the pressure just seems to have made all the deer nocturnal or swamp creatures.

Thanks.

RE: Hunting the Francais Marion Hunt Unit SC
 

I have land in Awendaw......rigt across the road from the FM. I've not hunted it, yet.....but I may, next year. I plan on maybe doing some rough scouting during the Wildlife Expo.

RE: Hunting the Francais Marion Hunt Unit SC
 

Thanks for the reply, GMMAT. Maybe we can coordinate our efforts this next season.

RE: Hunting the Francais Marion Hunt Unit SC
 

I took my first mature gobbler in Francis Marion back in '89. I saw more snakes than turkeys and more pigs than deer back then but the hunting was pretty fun.

RE: Hunting the Francais Marion Hunt Unit SC
 

Thanks KodiakArcher

Yep, snakes a plenty in these woods, and bobcat too! But, where are the deer.?