Half probably won't go .
That's what it seems like on most of the hunts and half of those are riding/walking around the majority of the time.
I'll be honest, I think the majority of the hunts have a potential of success but it all depends on how much you can and want to scout it out. Many of the hunts I've been on the hunters hunt in pockets and it's a matter of getting away from those pockets. I wouldn't worry about the number of hunters to much because you are still talking 44 acres per hunter if everyone showed up in a perfect world.
Stay away from the fields and get in the bottoms
Can you say whether a boat is needed for Hiwasee?
I put in for Yuchi two draws . I used to hunt Hiwassee Refuge alot and killed a couple good bucks but where I'm used to hunting only access is from the river . Don't particularly like going down the river in the fog so I've quit putting in for it .
No you can drive in to some places but it will be crowed . The old Rivers Meet farm can be accessed by vehical . Best I can remember there are places you can park and walk in just have to look at a map . Some good hunting right across from the camping area . Of course it's been many years since I've hunted it . I was told of a honey hole that most think it's private but I'd just have to show you it .
Laurel hill is 500 on 13,000 acres. Most don't even walk far from the truck. Especially when you get hills involved.
Laurel Hill has always been 500 a hunt. All the obvious places have a vehicle. I always hunt the Thanksgiving week hunt and there is plenty of room.
I only like the first 2 rifle hunts and try to hunt a different spot each year. I agree Thanksgiving is usually the least crowded. Im usually up a tree before 5am and Thanksgiving last year was the first time Ive had anyone come in on me. Not once but 2 mornings back to back. The 3rd morning he didn't show and I killed the buck coming from right where he had been setting up
