I've never hunted these public areas and imagine they get pretty heavy pressure. It seems 99% of the people I talk to hunt in tree stands. I like hunting from the ground however. The first buck I ever took was from about 10 yards in a makeshift ground blind leaning up against a tree. Wasn't even wearing camo though I do now. This will be my first year bowhunting and I want to do it from the ground.
My questions is: How likely am I to irritate hunters who may be perched in their stands if I change location? From the ground sometimes it's wise to move around if the wind changes or just to a better location if there is no action. I know some are adamant about staying put, but I've had luck doing otherwise and think that's an advantage of staying on the ground so you can quickly and quietly change locations.
I've just never hunted these areas and don't want to step on other hunters toes. I've heard some of the natives can be pretty territorial. You guys have any advice on that? I'm willing to walk a mile or more in to get away from the crowd if necessary.
My questions is: How likely am I to irritate hunters who may be perched in their stands if I change location? From the ground sometimes it's wise to move around if the wind changes or just to a better location if there is no action. I know some are adamant about staying put, but I've had luck doing otherwise and think that's an advantage of staying on the ground so you can quickly and quietly change locations.
I've just never hunted these areas and don't want to step on other hunters toes. I've heard some of the natives can be pretty territorial. You guys have any advice on that? I'm willing to walk a mile or more in to get away from the crowd if necessary.