Public land can be difficult to hunt, no doubt. With the right tools and scouting you can set up on the perfect spot over pressured deer. John explains where to find those spots.
Tag: Public and Pressured Land Deer Hunter
Identify the Best Oak Trees on Public Hunting Land
Every deer’s life revolves around food year-round, and today John Eberhart is out on public hunting land comparing two of the best hard mast food sources that whitetails prefer.
Identifying Types of Scrapes and Licking Branches
John Eberhart explains licking branches and mock scrapes while out on public land.
Deciphering Buck Rubs on Public Land
Buck rubs always get us excited, but they can be misleading. When you’re hunting mature bucks on public land there are certain clues that buck rubs show, and John explains what he looks for on each one.
Gear Tip: This Saw Makes Preparing Treestands Easy
On private land, prepping treestands, trimming branches and cutting shooting lanes is a big priority in the off-season. Good gear makes the job easier, and John uses this highly specialized extension saw for the task. Check it out.
Public Land Hunting: Advantages of Natural Ground Blinds
Ground blinds made from natural materials have been around forever because they work. On public land, they offer many advantages over pop-up blinds. Watch to find out the reasons why.
Tree Saddle Treestand Setup, Preparation
The tree saddle system that John uses is a unique treestand setup that allows him to hunt light and mobile. Today he gives a preview of how he prepares a tree for hunting.
Deer Hunting Gear: Expert Tree Step Advice
Deer hunting gear is often a personal choice that boils down to what works best for each situation. John has safely used several tree step styles over the years, and reviews what works best for his successful hunting methods.
Treestands: Pros & Cons of Climbing Systems
The right tree climbing steps are key for staying light and mobile when hunting pressured and public land. With all of the treestands available to hunters, John explains the pros and cons of several climbing systems.
Entry, Exit Tactics to Defeat Deer Hunting Pressure
The best entry and exit routes can get you away from deer hunting pressure, and put you right in the middle of daylight buck activity. Watch as John shows the tactics that he uses to access heavily pressured land and find big bucks.