I am debating trying to bowhunt some public land this year. I have never hunted on public land before and I've heard about all the bad experiences people have had. What do most people use as far as stand. Climbers seems to be the only thing or maybe on the ground? I currently don't have a climber but have been looking to get one just to use on public land. I would be hunting Battelle Darby Creek. I have been looking at the map of the hunting area and the topo maps. I have about 4 places I'd like to scout that seem to be natural funnels. I currently am hunting a private farm I'm on but it is mostly corn/bean fields with 3 small patches of woods. I don't think the deer live on the property very much just pass through to eat. I am also not seeing the quality of deer I'd like to see. There are a lot of deer that are 100-120". I'm not going to complain but I'm just wanting to give myself more options. So I am wanting to experience hunting the "big timber areas". I'm looking for advice and help to speed up my learning curve for public land and big timber areas.
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