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Lil-Rokslider
Hey everyone! Marylander here. I started hunting in 2018 so I'm going into my third (whitetail) season. I wasn't raised hunting, no one in my family hunts - didn't have a mentor. Other than a friend that I recently reconnected with I've just being figuring it out as I go along.
So far I've only hunted whitetail on small private lands (<5 acres) that have deer cruising through. It's been primarily treestand and ground-based being set up near game trails. I've been fortunate enough to harvest deer both in my first and second seasons, with rifle and crossbow, one of which was an 8 point!
This season I'd like to branch out into public lands. I want to go through the process of scouting, finding an area/spot, hiking in, carrying my gear, etc.. The private lands where I hunt are very small and the stand/blinds in both locations are very close to where I park. There is no hike, no scouting, you just show up and sit down. Don't get me wrong, that can be nice, but I want to broaden my experience. I want to feel like I'm "out in the wilderness" and not "in the backyard".
Without giving up your "spots" I'd love to hear from anyone with experience hunting public lands in Maryland. Any particular areas I should explore or avoid entierly? I'm located in the northern part of Region B. Thanks in advance!
I hope that by joining the forum I can expand my knowledge-base and grow as a hunter.
So far I've only hunted whitetail on small private lands (<5 acres) that have deer cruising through. It's been primarily treestand and ground-based being set up near game trails. I've been fortunate enough to harvest deer both in my first and second seasons, with rifle and crossbow, one of which was an 8 point!
This season I'd like to branch out into public lands. I want to go through the process of scouting, finding an area/spot, hiking in, carrying my gear, etc.. The private lands where I hunt are very small and the stand/blinds in both locations are very close to where I park. There is no hike, no scouting, you just show up and sit down. Don't get me wrong, that can be nice, but I want to broaden my experience. I want to feel like I'm "out in the wilderness" and not "in the backyard".
Without giving up your "spots" I'd love to hear from anyone with experience hunting public lands in Maryland. Any particular areas I should explore or avoid entierly? I'm located in the northern part of Region B. Thanks in advance!
I hope that by joining the forum I can expand my knowledge-base and grow as a hunter.
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