Ashy Larry
WKR
I've always hunted deer in "foothills" here in NC but I've got my eyes on some mountain public land. When you have hardwoods and pines for thousands of acres, what are your key areas to scout?
Not too many places in western NC that don't get hunted. If it is public land, and you can get there, it is a safe bet someone else already has.
I try to get as remote as possible, and scout as many different locations as possible. That way when you get to where you are going and someone else is there you can quickly get to another productive spot.
In my area deer travel thru general areas randomly. There are no real established trails, and no real established entrances or exits to particular areas, but the deer do tend to want to go to and from these general areas....it is just random.
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