Sleep.Hunt.Eat.Repeat
11-26-2018, 11:49 AM
Hope you already got your share of hunting luck this season already. Having learned how to hunt on private land I believed the transition to hunt public land could be that much different. Man was I wrong... I am currently after my first BC WT or Mule buck, had two close calls so far, but the areas were too far away from home to get back frequently. I am currently trying to get to know my local turf a bit better, but there is so much to consider:
Zoning (Park, logging lot,private land), terrain, vegetation, food/ water sources, feeding vs. bedding areas, clear cuts, accessibility…
My approach so far:
Google maps terrain map (shows park borders, native land, bigger logging roads for access)
Google Earth for satellite images (clear cuts, old growth, water sources (lakes, creeks))
Hunt buddy app/ hunting synopsis to find out about regulations, bag limits, LEH etc.
In person scouting, drive in, hike along the area looking for signs (which was not that successful yet)
Prepare area to hunt (find shooting alleys, clean trail of noise makers, build natural blind)
Come back a couple of days later early morning or late in the day
Here are snaps of an area I am trying to get lucky in. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UB0HD5H102vdc3Wt7QBD_QffNfg4izAj/view?usp=sharing
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UB0HD5H102vdc3Wt7QBD_QffNfg4izAj/view?usp=sharing)
When out I am trying not to leave too much of my scent everywhere and be as minimal invasive to the area as possible. It seems anytime I find fresh track deer doesn’t seem to return. How often does deer frequent their spots? Do they travel bigger areas on public land? Did I spook them too much?
I feel I am getting closer and I am really working hard to fill the freezer this year. Maybe I get lucky with your help.
What is your approach? How do you read your maps?
Any feedback appreciated and if you wanna join me to develop a new area together PM me.
Zoning (Park, logging lot,private land), terrain, vegetation, food/ water sources, feeding vs. bedding areas, clear cuts, accessibility…
My approach so far:
Google maps terrain map (shows park borders, native land, bigger logging roads for access)
Google Earth for satellite images (clear cuts, old growth, water sources (lakes, creeks))
Hunt buddy app/ hunting synopsis to find out about regulations, bag limits, LEH etc.
In person scouting, drive in, hike along the area looking for signs (which was not that successful yet)
Prepare area to hunt (find shooting alleys, clean trail of noise makers, build natural blind)
Come back a couple of days later early morning or late in the day
Here are snaps of an area I am trying to get lucky in. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UB0HD5H102vdc3Wt7QBD_QffNfg4izAj/view?usp=sharing
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UB0HD5H102vdc3Wt7QBD_QffNfg4izAj/view?usp=sharing)
When out I am trying not to leave too much of my scent everywhere and be as minimal invasive to the area as possible. It seems anytime I find fresh track deer doesn’t seem to return. How often does deer frequent their spots? Do they travel bigger areas on public land? Did I spook them too much?
I feel I am getting closer and I am really working hard to fill the freezer this year. Maybe I get lucky with your help.
What is your approach? How do you read your maps?
Any feedback appreciated and if you wanna join me to develop a new area together PM me.