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2019 season advice

Mike P

Member
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Shawnee
Don’t live there, I live in eastern ky, hunted there years ago with little success. Both areas are about the same distance from me. Just wondered if Wayne national could possibly better for quality of bucks.
 

Quantum673

Black Hat Cajun
Supporting Member
Both hold deer and plenty of hunters. Start studying maps of both and go from there.
Put some boots on the ground at both and see which one you like best.
 

Redhunter1012

Senior Member
Supporting Member
Any success pics from either area??
C'mon man. What good is someone's dead deer pic on here gonna do to help you get one yourself? Honestly: these spots both have lots of quality bucks and lots of hunters. The questions you should ask that may be important are: What are the differences in terrain, forage, access points, pressure during the rut. Then use some of that information to help make an educated decision
 

giles

Cull buck specialist
Supporting Member
What timeframe are you thinking? What are you willing to endure? Weekend/weekday? Give us something to work with and this place will be more than helpful.
 

hickslawns

Dignitary Member
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Ohio
Looking for 140” or bigger. Either December 21 or 22. Or late season muzzleloader.

Want me to go ahead and shoot it for you too? How do you like the meat processed?

Sarcasm there. Honestly, those are big goals for a few days of hunting. If roles were reversed, I'd be on state websites, forums, OnX, AND putting boots on the ground early. As in. . . Last March. In fact, roles ARE reversed. I am researching hunting your area right now. I haven't once logged onto a forum and asked for specifics about where to find a trophy. Do the leg work Mike. There are people here who will help you. Myself included. Finding a deer this caliber takes a lot of hours generally. Lots of research. Lots of time in the area. I wish you much luck.
 

Redhunter1012

Senior Member
Supporting Member
I do have some trailcam pcs and videos from both. First is a neat video that I captured of two bucks fighting at Shawnee. Never did see them on the hoof.
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