Hey guys I am new to the forum and a fairly new hunter. New to bowhunting this year. I am trying to figure out where I need to hunt on 2 particular pieces of land. They are both public land but from what I can tell there arent that many people hunt them. Especially during the weekdays which is when I will be hunting them. I have been reading posts and I know that some of you guys are really good with aerials and topo maps. I was wondering if anyone might could share a little wisdom with the new guy. The top pic is the only one I have of that piece of land. The area that I am allowed to hunt and will be hunting is bordered in yellow. The last twoare the same chunk of land. The aerial is bordered in black and the topo is again in yellow. Any help would be appreciated.

Where I circled may be some possible funnel areas, (areas that may force the deer to travel a certain way to get where they need to go.) Thespot furthestNorthlooks like it could be a great funnel spot for deer getting around a body of water. I noticed the tracks, but don'tlet them discourage you, they're used to it. The two spots further down might be worth scouting as well. There looks to be a field East of thereand a small onefuther south. Again look for funnels or pinch points these are a start.They may or may not be where you need to be but it's a start.Stay safe, and good luck.

that far south one loks like it would be hot too!! anywhere between those two, I am willing to bet about halfway between, within sight of the water....

Thanks for the responses. I will have to chech those spots out. Hopefully someone will have some ideas for the first topo. It has me completely stumped.

i know where is lol........dont worry, never hunted it and dont intend to....would most deffinately check out the lakeshore this time of year. Have killed several deer while they were takin a swig.

Have you hunted in the area Treed? Where are you in NC? Have you hunted any of the game lands?

nope....never hunted it....but have been by there....im in lincolnton

Cool I live just north of greensboro but I go to school at UNC-Charlotte and it's fairly close to the apartment so I will hunt there some.