Luke the drifter
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Yeah. Not ideal being that I'm 5hrs away lol. But may not ever draw again so I won't complain too much
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Otey mills refuge
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Not really, two just joined when they found out they got drawn
but hey, id be looking for info too
Good catch. Hadn't looked.Not really, two just joined when they found out they got drawn
JSL423
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I got drawn for the December hunt as well. The 2024-2025 Tennessee hunting guide says the scout day is the Saturday prior to your hunt. How do you get clarification on when the scout day is?
cjmt29
Member
I'm not familiar at all with Otey Mills. I had just read these comments before applying. I had typically only applied for President's Island, but never drawn. Then, the first year I apply for something else, I get drawn. I'm wondering if the sacrifice of my points was worth it, or should I have just stayed with President's Island only. Any thoughts? Also, any direction on contacting someone knowledgeable of the Otey Mills area will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
cjmt29
Member
I'd been on here for years, just never joined to post anything. I'm a lifelong TN born and raised hunter, though, so maybe that'll be worth any advice that can be offered =)Good catch. Hadn't looked.
cjmt29
Member
It is Saturday. I can't read a calendar, apparently.
The sign posted at the gate says scout days are monday before the hunt
TN Larry
Well-Known Member
Why is it a gun hunt if that many acres and mountainous terrain? Assume it's maybe a requirement from the new owners. If a gun hunt, I might sacrifice my PI points for it.
cjmt29
Member
Not sure. The document they sent showing the scouting date shows it's the 30th of November. I've also not been able to confirm it consists of 3000 acres and have seen multiple places saying it's 800???The sign posted at the gate says scout days are monday before the hunt
If that is as it seems, Otey Mills Refuge, I can see why they only issued 4 hunters at a time.
cjmt29
Member
Yea, I'm thinking I messed up and should've stuck with PI only. My brother got drawn several years ago for PI. He didn't get on one, but saw some very nice bucks just out of range. Not to mention it's flat =)
It's on onX under State of TN with a subheading of RMEF. Interesting.
IF that's it, here's an article. Doesn't say much really.
www.rmef.org
Public Access Improved Within Tennessee’s Elk Zone
To further its mission, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation provides funding to assist other conservation groups or partner organizations with land conservation and access projects. [...]
www.rmef.org
PickettSFHunter
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Going to be interesting to see west tn people hunting that place for sure.
I think it includes the ground to the right as well, (or that was the original plan) where the waterdrop is on the map is where the old otey mill set. Ive not talked to any of them lately so i dont know if theve excluded the old lease or not. I will try find out tomorrow
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killingtime 41
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I know you're right. My Advice would be Better study a topo and terrain features. Certainly for folks who don't hunt this kind of terrain regularly. It's mostly the only type of terrain I have to hunt. And get some hiking type boots or lace up's. I've done it in rubber boots and on occasion still do. I find much more comfortable in lace up's. Especially when walking or standing on angles Of 45 degrees for long periods. Maybe that's just me though. Somebody said it was 3000 acres on here. Of so that's plenty of room for a few hunters.
