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KSBOHUNTR 05-27-2008 02:52 PM
Hunting Public Land Question
 
I've never hunted public land before and I'm thinking about doing so at a place an hour or two away this next deer season. What kind of information do I need to know before hunting public land? If it's next to a park, are the boundries usually marked well so I don't end up on someone's private land? If there is a camp ground near by, is this usually a situation where you would have to drive a little ways to get out of the Parks no hunting area. I just don't know what to expect. Any advice here? Thanks

Rory/MO 05-27-2008 02:53 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
get as far back as you can

txjourneyman 05-27-2008 02:54 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
Here is a good place to find info on public land in Ks. http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/

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BowHuntingFool 05-27-2008 03:09 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 

ORIGINAL: Rory/MO

get as far back as you can
I found this not always the case when hunting public land! I'll scout/hunt over looked patches of woods that most will walk right past because its not "deep enough" or "far away" from the truck! The deer will go were in there is the least amount of pressure, if nobody goes in these patches of woods the deer will! I have killed plenty of deer with my truck within sight! The #2 Wisconsin state record bowkill was killed a few yards off a dirt road and the Hunter was less than 10 feet off the ground! Why, because thats where the deer crossed the road everyday! I always check out the most overlooked spot, the most obvious, but not obvious to all!

peakrut 05-27-2008 04:02 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
LOL penguins

MECHDOC 05-27-2008 04:27 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
As Txjourneyman said checkyour states website.You can get the site specific rules,regulations and maps showing boundary lines.Use google earth or microsoft live maps from there.I usually like to have at least 10 stand locations planned out before opening day in case pressure is high.I like to hunt deeper in due to less human contamination in the areas.I also like marsh or wetland areas when the pressure gets high.You need to find out if you are allowed to clear shooting lanes or screw anything into the trees in my area this is not allowed making picking stand sites difficult.

djs06dc5 05-27-2008 04:51 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
all i hunt is public land.....it's a mixed bag around here. my buddy shot a nice 8pt. 20yrds. from his car/road last year. i've seen the big boys in deep and close to the road. all depends on human activity and resources of a particular spot. imo of course. check dcnr websites as far as boundaries go. around here they change quite often.
it's weird here (not sure about other states), the bigger the deer are the closer we are to the city/populated areas.

early in 05-27-2008 04:56 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
Get topo's of the land in question. Boundries will be clearly marked. And yes, go where the bulk of the hunters are not going, usually further back.You really need to do your scouting to find out where the deer are bedding, traveling/feeding.Also, trail cams are a big help, but you really need to be careful where you locate them, as theft is always a possibility[:@][:'(][:'(][>:][>:]

joshw020 05-27-2008 05:03 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
When I hunt public land, I have 3 or 4 spots in mind in the same general area. . . the best advice I can give you is to get in EARLY!!. . and park your truck where it sticks out like a sore thumb. Let others know you're there.

early in 05-27-2008 05:23 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
ORIGINAL: joshw020

. . the best advice I can give you is to get in EARLY!!
Great advice! That'show I came up with my username.:D

djs06dc5 05-27-2008 08:12 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
x3 to that.....that is very important....get there first. lol

Rory/MO 05-27-2008 08:16 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool

ORIGINAL: Rory/MO

get as far back as you can
I found this not always the case when hunting public land! I'll scout/hunt over looked patches of woods that most will walk right past because its not "deep enough" or "far away" from the truck! The deer will go were in there is the least amount of pressure, if nobody goes in these patches of woods the deer will! I have killed plenty of deer with my truck within sight! The #2 Wisconsin state record bowkill was killed a few yards off a dirt road and the Hunter was less than 10 feet off the ground! Why, because thats where the deer crossed the road everyday! I always check out the most overlooked spot, the most obvious, but not obvious to all!
youre right, not always the case. but a lot of the time it is. pick a place with low pressure, find funnels, do just like you would if it was your farm, but you have to dodge other hunters;)

kingvjack 05-27-2008 08:26 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
I only hunt public land. Scouting is the best ticket. No matter what hunting your doing.... Scout all the time.
I know every inch of the 8000 acres of public land in my area. and normally it spells success...

MeanV2 05-27-2008 09:01 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool

ORIGINAL: Rory/MO

get as far back as you can
I found this not always the case when hunting public land! I'll scout/hunt over looked patches of woods that most will walk right past because its not "deep enough" or "far away" from the truck! The deer will go were in there is the least amount of pressure, if nobody goes in these patches of woods the deer will! I have killed plenty of deer with my truck within sight! The #2 Wisconsin state record bowkill was killed a few yards off a dirt road and the Hunter was less than 10 feet off the ground! Why, because thats where the deer crossed the road everyday! I always check out the most overlooked spot, the most obvious, but not obvious to all!
I Agree BHF! Some of the best spots people pass up everyday. I killed one of my biggest Bucks about 35 yards off the hard road with only 10 acres of woods.

People passed that spot everyday heading to the Hot Spots!:eek:

Dan

BowHuntingFool 05-28-2008 02:30 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 

ORIGINAL: MeanV2

ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool

ORIGINAL: Rory/MO

get as far back as you can
I found this not always the case when hunting public land! I'll scout/hunt over looked patches of woods that most will walk right past because its not "deep enough" or "far away" from the truck! The deer will go were in there is the least amount of pressure, if nobody goes in these patches of woods the deer will! I have killed plenty of deer with my truck within sight! The #2 Wisconsin state record bowkill was killed a few yards off a dirt road and the Hunter was less than 10 feet off the ground! Why, because thats where the deer crossed the road everyday! I always check out the most overlooked spot, the most obvious, but not obvious to all!
I Agree BHF! Some of the best spots people pass up everyday. I killed one of my biggest Bucks about 35 yards off the hard road with only 10 acres of woods.

People passed that spot everyday heading to the Hot Spots!:eek:

Dan
Make for an easy drag out as well aye Meanv!;)


Also make sure you have a lot of back up spots! I am always looking for different spots for every wind possible! You never know who is going to be in your first or best spots, then the next spot can also have someone there! So I always have a A,B,C and D plan for each wind, after that I PANIC!;):D

gri22ly 05-28-2008 05:11 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
ORIGINAL: joshw020

When I hunt public land, I have 3 or 4 spots in mind in the same general area. . . the best advice I can give you is to get in EARLY!!. . and park your truck where it sticks out like a sore thumb. Let others know you're there.
This is the best addvice you've gotten, some times I'll parkone carin the parking area the night beforeand have my wife take me home, then drive another in the so I have two vehiclesthere, people drive right by.:D

treboryerf 05-28-2008 07:48 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
learn the area where you will be hunting very well.Find out what the deer will be feeding on throughout the season,also find the thickest,nastiest places in your area,you will need more than one or two good spots,because you never know when someone will stumble onto you and you will have to make a move,and don't overlook the places that are easy to get to,if you consistantly see deer crossing the road in the same spot while driving in or out you need to check it out,there is a reason they are crossing the road,these places are often overlooked,and you will need time it may take you a couple of years to really get to know a large area well.

Hoyt_Viper 05-28-2008 11:23 PM
RE: Hunting Public Land Question
 
In Va a buddy andI have also planned to explore the WMA's offered here. We are leaving on Saturday to check out the locations, access, etc. I believe if we decide to add these to our arsenal, I will be planning on dropping off where the parking is the furthest. This will give me and my climberthe opportunity to hopefull get away from foot traffic and see whats not really being hunted due to the long walks in. Ours usually have several miles of "off-the road" entrances...which I think are the best way to stealthily enter the property, perhaps unused by th epublic.


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