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<blockquote data-quote="chewymalone" data-source="post: 5471147" data-attributes="member: 9067"><p>Much of the public land (WMA's) is only open for quota hunts (and scouting) on specific days/weekends with weapon restrictions, while others may be open in line with the statewide seasons. In most cases, you must also be licensed appropriately (Sportsmans License or WMA Permit). If you haven't already, you need to research the TWRA hunting regulations to be sure you are legal if planning to hunt a WMA. The public land gets hit hard... especially the closer you are to the large metropolitan areas. Consider the middle of the week if you don't want to fight the crowds. That gives a few days for things to settle down from the weekend chaos. Also, there are some areas that are accessible by boat that can lead to more solitude if that's an option for you.</p><p></p><p>As far as public land etiquette, I would avoid an area like a field on a map if there is a vehicle parked there already and someone is obviously hunting it. Otherwise, public land hunters should expect to bump into other hunters... it's just part of it.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, I wouldn't pass on a deer that meets your personal harvest goals on public land. Unless you're running cameras (which would certainly be stolen on public land), you don't really know if the buck standing in front of you is king of the local woods or not. Even on private land, there's no guarantee you will see him again.</p><p></p><p>Last thing, be sure you're having fun. Deer hunting is about the experience and the challenge. Study the woods and find out what about deer hunting drives you to get out there and you will figure the rest out over time. My approach and what I find rewarding has changed several times over the last few decades.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chewymalone, post: 5471147, member: 9067"] Much of the public land (WMA's) is only open for quota hunts (and scouting) on specific days/weekends with weapon restrictions, while others may be open in line with the statewide seasons. In most cases, you must also be licensed appropriately (Sportsmans License or WMA Permit). If you haven't already, you need to research the TWRA hunting regulations to be sure you are legal if planning to hunt a WMA. The public land gets hit hard... especially the closer you are to the large metropolitan areas. Consider the middle of the week if you don't want to fight the crowds. That gives a few days for things to settle down from the weekend chaos. Also, there are some areas that are accessible by boat that can lead to more solitude if that's an option for you. As far as public land etiquette, I would avoid an area like a field on a map if there is a vehicle parked there already and someone is obviously hunting it. Otherwise, public land hunters should expect to bump into other hunters... it's just part of it. Lastly, I wouldn't pass on a deer that meets your personal harvest goals on public land. Unless you're running cameras (which would certainly be stolen on public land), you don't really know if the buck standing in front of you is king of the local woods or not. Even on private land, there's no guarantee you will see him again. Last thing, be sure you're having fun. Deer hunting is about the experience and the challenge. Study the woods and find out what about deer hunting drives you to get out there and you will figure the rest out over time. My approach and what I find rewarding has changed several times over the last few decades. [/QUOTE]
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