Hello

[Scrop10]

Hello my name is Seth Cropley. I was an avid hunter from Maine that just moved to Gallatin TN and I see a lot of bucks around but I have heard it's hard to hunt in public land. Just looking for some tips and pointers on how to successfully hunt the deer in the area. Thank you for allowing me to join.

Thank you
Seth Cropley

 

[cbhunter]

Welcome and good luck, I'm on the west side so I'm no help at all. Your in a good area though

 

[348Winchester]

Private land will be better. Ask around and if you're lucky, you might find someone who'll let you hunt. The TN property viewer website is invaluable.

 

[Carlos]

Welcome!

 

[DoubleRidge]

Welcome from Middle TN. If you hunt with a bow try to find feed sign. Acorns are thin in areas this year but there are some out there. Bow hunt feed sign. Muzzleloader in early November and first week of gun season can be some of the best hunting of the season...hunt travel corridors and be patient...when hunting public, be patient, pack a lunch and hunt all day during the rut. Most everyone else will walk back to the truck and bump deer. Get an app like OnX and start studying locations your wanting to hunt then go put boots on the ground and scout...good luck hunting.

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

Welcome. Check regulations on each WMA. Hunt weekdays if you can. Public is tougher of course but people do kill deer.

 

[philsanchez76]

Welcome Seth, if you bow hunt public land is pretty decent because you will be one of a handful of folks hunting. When muzzleloader and gun seasons open is when public really does get difficult because of the pressure. Deer become harder to find. So go out with your bow! Old hickory WMA is near you. Having a small boat will increase your access to spots quite a bit on that WMA.