There's some decent public land in East Texas. Archery season is your best bet, things can get a little crowded during gun season. The Heat and mosquitos are pretty rough too.
I love my JX3. Being on the larger size, 6'1" 240, This is the most comfortable saddle for me. It is defiantly not the lightest. It weighs about the same as my XOP lock on, but is much more comfortable and secure Imo. Shooting around the tree takes some getting used to, but that seems to be...