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So just curious,

Its been a few years since I have hunted here in East TN. Last probably 5 or so years I have hunted North Carolina private property. "Lost that" So, now I am back to hunting hear local until I can find something else. I have been hunting public land since the start of Bow 3-4 times a week and so far nothing no big deal but what doesn't make since is I have scouted this same Area all summer seen plenty of deer there and now nothing haven't seen the first sign of them since opening morning. I am new to this public land hunting and its kind of aggravating in a way because every time I go in the mornings you have idiots coming in about 7:00-7:20 walking through making all kinds of racket! Am i the only one having this issue or is this just normal? Just curious!
 
CCAGLE95 said:
So just curious,

Its been a few years since I have hunted here in East TN. Last probably 5 or so years I have hunted North Carolina private property. "Lost that" So, now I am back to hunting hear local until I can find something else. I have been hunting public land since the start of Bow 3-4 times a week and so far nothing no big deal but what doesn't make since is I have scouted this same Area all summer seen plenty of deer there and now nothing haven't seen the first sign of them since opening morning. I am new to this public land hunting and its kind of aggravating in a way because every time I go in the mornings you have idiots coming in about 7:00-7:20 walking through making all kinds of racket! Am i the only one having this issue or is this just normal? Just curious!
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Having hunters walk through making racket is definitely one reason you ain't seeing deer. Another is more than likely acorns are dropping. If you have a lot of acorns they don't have to move far to eat. If you don't have a lot of acorns you may be in the wrong spot. Get away from pressure and find the nut trees they are hitting and you will see deer.
 
chris1976 said:
Having hunters walk through making racket is definitely one reason you ain't seeing deer. Another is more than likely acorns are dropping. If you have a lot of acorns they don't have to move far to eat. If you don't have a lot of acorns you may be in the wrong spot. Get away from pressure and find the nut trees they are hitting and you will see deer.
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Thank you Sir, I have been staying near a river hoping they would be coming down to it for water since its been so Dry but no luck yet.
 
When I have hunted public land, I try to "hunt" the hunters as much as the deer. I try to use hunters to my advantage. I set up so they push deer to me either when they come in or when they leave. I hold tight and don't let foot traffic discourage me. But, it can be very annoying dealing with people in and out - that's just the joy of hunting public land. Hope you get a giant buck.
 
DMD said:
When I have hunted public land, I try to "hunt" the hunters as much as the deer. I try to use hunters to my advantage. I set up so they push deer to me either when they come in or when they leave. I hold tight and don't let foot traffic discourage me. But, it can be very annoying dealing with people in and out - that's just the joy of hunting public land. Hope you get a giant buck.
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I appreciate it buddy! Good advice! heck I would be just as happy with a Doe right now! the itch has got me bad lol.
 
Public land is a roll of the dice. Some is definitely better than others. I had a spot where I had seen deer all season, just not in range. Go in and about 45 minutes before daylight here comes a hunter. Hit him with the flashlight at least 10 times. He trampled all over the ridge then setup 70 yards from me parallel. Well wouldn't you know it he shoots a doe that was walking/feeding in my direction. TBH I was proud of myself for just saying congrats and moving along. Some people would have responded differently and I would have years ago.
 
JeepKuntry said:
Public land is a roll of the dice. Some is definitely better than others. I had a spot where I had seen deer all season, just not in range. Go in and about 45 minutes before daylight here comes a hunter. Hit him with the flashlight at least 10 times. He trampled all over the ridge then setup 70 yards from me parallel. Well wouldn't you know it he shoots a doe that was walking/feeding in my direction. TBH I was proud of myself for just saying congrats and moving along. Some people would have responded differently and I would have years ago.
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TNGRIZZLY_ said:
I am hunting Big south fork and probably go to North Cumberland some this year
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Big South Fork is about 2 and a half hours from me and North Cumberland isn't that Royal Blue?
 
There is tva land close to Powell! If you have a boat there is a ton of places on Norris lake. Wish I had the space to keep a boat. I'd be all over a 15ft aluminum!
 
JeepKuntry said:
There is tva land close to Powell! If you have a boat there is a ton of places on Norris lake. Wish I had the space to keep a boat. I'd be all over a 15ft aluminum!
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I have a Kayak that's it haha. and the Forks of the River is the only one I know of? If you think of the name let me know and I will check it out! I'm just trying to Fill my Freezer hahaha.
 
CCAGLE95 said:
I have a Kayak that's it haha. and the Forks of the River is the only one I know of? If you think of the name let me know and I will check it out! I'm just trying to Fill my Freezer hahaha.
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You could take a trip to middle TN for some doe meat. I keep saying that I am going this year but who knows
 

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