Hunting public land doesn’t mean settling for shooting the first buck that walks past. Deer & Deer Hunting Managing Editor Jacob Edson has shot many big deer on public land, including all of those pictured with Edson during this one-hour presentation. Whether you are going to hunt a huge public land like a national forest, or a 5-acre plot that abuts a QDM goldmine, Edson gives you the pointers you need.

Learn how to react in these 10 rut-hunting situations:

• Choosing the right land
• Outsmarting other hunters
• Scouting public land
• Getting to the perfect stand
• What’s different about public vs. private hunting
• What NOT to do when hunting public land
• Safety and altercation concerns

CLICK HERE to download Finding Mature Bucks on Public Property Online Course.