Ok so we have had a few ideas thrown out there for the group hunt. Please take the poll to submit your choices. You can pick 2 locations and 2 weeks and we'll end up going with what works for the majority. Obviously things come up but only vote if you intend on coming. I'm sure not everyone can do a full week but even if you can only come a day or two it would be awesome to get as many of us together as possible.
We will also try do do a weekend get together in the spring or early summer so if you can't do this hunt so stay tuned.
1. An extremely generous offer from Maustypsu to stay at his camp in central PA.
"I have one offer that I can throw out there. Fine for 10-15 guys easy. Can make more than that work.
Our cabin is in Lewis Township of Union County.
It is about 30 minutes from Jersey Shore, PA. or 15 minutes from a place called Rauchtown, PA. The public land we hunt spreads from Union, Clinton and Centre County. We could split up into different sections and cover some sick amount of public land. Hard hunt. Thick laurel and mountains. But there are terrific trail systems throughout to get you to just about every ridge, then you need to find the sign and deer trails. A good GPS, Compass and ways to stay warm and hydrated are all a must. Nice thing is, you really cannot get lost. There is a system of old dirt roads and you are never much more than a mile from one unless you really want to be.
Bald Eagle State Forest has 193,000 acres of public land.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Eagle_State_Forest
And there is more public land than that around.
Hopefully, someone who is hunting there more regularly than me can give us tips for which WMU's will be easiest to get doe tags for.
This year, Saturday October 17th was a planned cabin weekend so I wouldn't take more than one or two guys that weekend. However, anyone close enough wanting to join me for scouting (if we pick a later weekend), you could.
Also, there will be three workdays at the camp between now and then. So anyone wanting to meet me for one of those, I could have a few guys up. Especially, if you don't mind spending a few hours painting or hauling wood. :lol: :lol:"
2. Alleghany National Forest, PA
"PA State Game Lands are good but I'd look at the Allegheny National Forest or State Forests. They offer thousands of acres of public land and are typically overlooked by other hunters. They offer opportunities for large mature bucks. The mountain I hunt on is 75% state forest and there were 2 180"+ deer killed on it last year.
Only word of caution is be prepared to walk mountains - you need to have at least a moderate level of fitness or you'll have less than a fun time."
3. Wayne National Forest- South East Ohio.
It's Ohio, need I say more?
We will also try do do a weekend get together in the spring or early summer so if you can't do this hunt so stay tuned.
1. An extremely generous offer from Maustypsu to stay at his camp in central PA.
"I have one offer that I can throw out there. Fine for 10-15 guys easy. Can make more than that work.
Our cabin is in Lewis Township of Union County.
It is about 30 minutes from Jersey Shore, PA. or 15 minutes from a place called Rauchtown, PA. The public land we hunt spreads from Union, Clinton and Centre County. We could split up into different sections and cover some sick amount of public land. Hard hunt. Thick laurel and mountains. But there are terrific trail systems throughout to get you to just about every ridge, then you need to find the sign and deer trails. A good GPS, Compass and ways to stay warm and hydrated are all a must. Nice thing is, you really cannot get lost. There is a system of old dirt roads and you are never much more than a mile from one unless you really want to be.
Bald Eagle State Forest has 193,000 acres of public land.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Eagle_State_Forest
And there is more public land than that around.
Hopefully, someone who is hunting there more regularly than me can give us tips for which WMU's will be easiest to get doe tags for.
This year, Saturday October 17th was a planned cabin weekend so I wouldn't take more than one or two guys that weekend. However, anyone close enough wanting to join me for scouting (if we pick a later weekend), you could.
Also, there will be three workdays at the camp between now and then. So anyone wanting to meet me for one of those, I could have a few guys up. Especially, if you don't mind spending a few hours painting or hauling wood. :lol: :lol:"
2. Alleghany National Forest, PA
"PA State Game Lands are good but I'd look at the Allegheny National Forest or State Forests. They offer thousands of acres of public land and are typically overlooked by other hunters. They offer opportunities for large mature bucks. The mountain I hunt on is 75% state forest and there were 2 180"+ deer killed on it last year.
Only word of caution is be prepared to walk mountains - you need to have at least a moderate level of fitness or you'll have less than a fun time."
3. Wayne National Forest- South East Ohio.
It's Ohio, need I say more?
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