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Pso94

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I drew Catoosa and never been. Anyone know if I can put up a temporary deer stand a day or so ahead of time? Any other wisdom about the area anybody want to share? Appreciate it!
 
Not sure if it's allowed. Possibly the day before not sure. But That usually doesn't work out well at catoosa. It's iffy to even leave your stand in the woods overnight. Because if somebody beats you to the spot which happens very often then what. The crowd you see the day before the hunt won't have nothing on how many pile in that afternoon of the hunt.
 
killingtime 41 said:
Not sure if it's allowed. Possibly the day before not sure. But That usually doesn't work out well at catoosa. It's iffy to even leave your stand in the woods overnight. Because if somebody beats you to the spot which happens very often then what. The crowd you see the day before the hunt won't have nothing on how many pile in that afternoon of the hunt.
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Thanks for the replies. So if no stands or blinds, is the hunting all done on the ground without cover? Forgive my ignorance, it's literally my first time.
 
Pso94 said:
Thanks for the replies. So if no stands or blinds, is the hunting all done on the ground without cover? Forgive my ignorance, it's literally my first time.
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Most people use climbers and simply go in and climb that morning in the spot they have picked. There will be lots of people so if you go in and put up a stand or blind the day before there is a good possibility someone who doesn't even know it's in the area may set up near it that morning in the dark without even seeing it. I would have several spots scouted and picked out due to the number of people at Catoosa. Most people simply go by first come first served basis on public land, you get to your spot climb or whatever you are going to do,if someone comes in on you , shine your light and most people ( not all) will move on and avoid you. Catoosa is a big place but people tend to congregate to certain areas. My advice, go scout several places so you can move if needed based off location of people . Good luck!
 
I walked into the middle of a big pack of hogs early 1 morning and my flashlight was about dead, I couldn't see them but could hear them, evidently, they were about as blind as me, I was tore up and have never went back into the woods without at least 2 good lights. They were on a oak flat in Catoosa, still 1 of my favorite spots.
 
Have seen ladder stands left for several years on the area, doesn't mean they got drawn for the hunt you are on. If you go scout and find flagging tape in the woods, look at it closely to see if it's new. If it's new, leave it alone, it's probably from someone planning on hunting this season, still might not be on the same hunt as you. A lot of hunters will use flagging tape to mark a route in for a friend that couldn't come scout. If it looks like last years then fill your pockets full and carry their trash out, I usually end up with a cargo pocket full every time I get out of the truck. If you park in a pull over or close to a field, then expect someone to walk in on you, you never know where someone has hung a stand. You'll be shocked how greedy and selfish hunters can be because of a deer or hunting spot. Try and find places to hunt that aren't the obvious, OnX and like apps are your best friend. DO NOT get out of your truck unless you have sprayed down with Permethrin, ticks are horrible there! Copperheads and Rattlesnakes are a thing there so snake boots or snake gaiters are advised. These are just some things to be aware of and don't let it discourage you, Just like any new area it will take time to get familiar with, scout all you can and go have fun….that's what matters the most anyways. 👍
 
I went one time, hiked nearly a mile, way back into a place where I'd be the only one back there.
When it broke daylight, the place looked like a pumpkin patch, guys were around me in every direction. I guess there was another road that wasn't on the map.

I eased out, and left my headlamp turned on, haven't been back to that spot anymore.
 
Carlos said:
I went one time, hiked nearly a mile, way back into a place where I'd be the only one back there.
When it broke daylight, the place looked like a pumpkin patch, guys were around me in every direction. I guess there was another road that wasn't on the map.

I eased out, and left my headlamp turned on, haven't been back to that spot anymore.
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Couple years ago, daughter and I eased into a place. Knew others were around, but didn't see them. We weren't too far back in there. Got settled in and it was good and quiet. Then some dipchit starts blowing their car horn...beep....beep....beep...beep...
I'm thinking I wished that a-hole would knock it off.
Turns out, I was the A-hole. I must have moved wrong and hit the panic button on the key fob... 😂
 
I've hunted catoosa many times they say you have to go deep. You don't. Last year I hunted it and saw 20 plus deer 9 were bucks. I could see my truck. To do good on catoosa Or any public land in my opinion is you have to learn to hunt the hunter. I've killed 4 there within 125 yards of the road. My dad killed a nice 8 in one of our favorite spots and we smell the campfires. Find their exit strategy and you'll kill. I personally believe catoosa is getting worse every year and most of my hunting party never see deer. I quit putting in because it's no longer a bonus buck. Hope you kill a stud. Good luck.
 
Volbuck777 said:
I've hunted catoosa many times they say you have to go deep. You don't. Last year I hunted it and saw 20 plus deer 9 were bucks. I could see my truck. To do good on catoosa Or any public land in my opinion is you have to learn to hunt the hunter. I've killed 4 there within 125 yards of the road. My dad killed a nice 8 in one of our favorite spots and we smell the campfires. Find their exit strategy and you'll kill. I personally believe catoosa is getting worse every year and most of my hunting party never see deer. I quit putting in because it's no longer a bonus buck. Hope you kill a stud. Good luck.
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Any ballpark area you'd recommend? I'll be buying a map from the Crossville TWRA to scout some points but I appreciate any helpful intel. I'm respectful of other hunters and wont cramp an area. There's enough for us all. Thank you.
 
That place produces some quality bucks when the weather is good. I hunt it every year because it is close. What's weird is I've never seen a place with fewer rubs.
 
Weather has been terrible last several years. Monsoon rains and warm weather at the worst times. Hopefully we can get a break this year on some cold bluebird sky's.
 
My advice would be to hunt the Genesis side. Have several spots in mind of places you think look good then drive around after daybreak 1st morning of the hunt and if you can find a place where nobody is parked get out and hunt it.
 
bigjohn said:
My advice would be to hunt the Genesis side. Have several spots in mind of places you think look good then drive around after daybreak 1st morning of the hunt and if you can find a place where nobody is parked get out and hunt it.
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Thank you. Appreciate it
 

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