Our TOP 10 PUBLIC LAND Tactics for Whitetails!

Our top 10 tactics for hunting whitetails on public land!
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[@matthewwichtner2935]

I realize this is an older video. But there's a shitload of learning experience on it. Wish you guys would do more of these. Never stop learning! I've watched enough of you guys and other people with a cameraman, that's a major help. And I'm not just talking about filming. Thanks guys!

[@michaelbruns3870]

Greg is such a pro self-filmer that the deer he shot never left the frame after getting hit. Pure talent. 18:06

[@HigherElevations]

He definitely is the best

[@jakemitchell1671]

No doubt! It's very clear that Greg is a super smart guy, could make a fortune in law or insurance. And he's got a voice cutom made for broadcasting!

[@jonahtisdale8359]

Would love to see you guys talk about deer in Appalachia

[@wesmccormick2249]

Jonah if you ever listen to podcasts check out “The Southern Outdoorsman” they feature guys from Appalachia a lot.

[@hunterporter7485]

Top 10 common public land mistakes, and Top 10 gear and/or random stuff you take into the woods with you. Love the channel; you guys are great.

[@taylorsomero9371]

I'd like to see you guys try snow tracking in New England for bucks. Maybe collaboration with Richard Bernier or Hal Blood or maybe Jeff Doyle.

[@doubledroptinehunter]

11. Boots on the ground - Learn the layout of the land. Scout for bedding, trails, scrapes and rubs, food, different possible hunting setups, entry and exit routes.

[@jessicafischbacher9740]

Can you guys make a video describing/detailing what stands out as "bedding area" to yall. Like I see yall are persistent on setting up on bedding area, but when youre walking thru a new public place, what stands out to you, what characteristics shout "bedding" to yall, and then once youve decided thats where you need to set up, how do you decide which trees you want to actually make your stand in?

[@GorillaMorgan1]

@@alecMh999 thank you

[@judahwilliams27]

Deer usually bed in thick cover like pine thickets

[@ericstevens8660]

@@judahwilliams27 not exactly, i know of a giant that's on my property and he beds up on the top of a extremely high ridge, one side choked with mountain laural, the other side is steep but wide open for him to dip down and away from danger.. ill be in there next year

[@doncook3584]

Been watching for couple years. Be easier to list where they don’t bed. Even when you find a bed hard to determine if used days or nights and whether or not they use regularly. I get they probably don’t like water when cold but I bet many a turkey hunter has spooked one out of water when it’s hot. I have. Just don’t think someone can give you a formula that will guarantee you deer will be in there

[@Jefestephens]

@@doncook3584 actually during the rut it’s cold, and they need water during rut several times a day matter of fact. And think about what they eat all day. Woody browse like briars, acorns, kudzu. After eating that all day they have GOT to be thirsty!

[@28codyw]

Top 10 Bloopers for sure

[@craigodem3815]

Grant biting the dust jumping the fence has to be #1, right?

[@gheft762]

Thanks for posting guys, best way to spend 31 minutes and 22 seconds that I can think of

[@DfI8587]

Top ten topo locations and setups you find bucks in big woods, farmland, etc..

[@joshuasherman9967]

I second this.

[@donnalee1233]

@@joshuasherman9967 how about a video on teds top 5 things he looks for in a partner?

[@JayN4GO]

+3 this. Mountain terrain is the hardest I’ve hunted. Swirling wind. Unpredictable bedding Etc. Would love to get a take on this.

[@wadesoutdoors1914]

@@JayN4GO i totally agree with you . They are good hunters . But it looks like they hunt mostly flat land . I don’t see we’re they have to take thermals in consideration . I hunt hill country also .

[@ML-ks2lj]

Points. transitions. Leeward sides of hills with the wind blowing over it. Benches. Saddles. That's all I got.

[@stevepuyear2738]

Man! SO cool to listen to you guys describe exactly what it is you're thinking and WHY. Also, you guys are doing things that have been taboo according to "the experts" for so long. Maybe the biggest aspect of THP success, is that each of you are just as excited to do all the work to film your buddy shooting a slammer buck, as you yourself being the shooter. I just can't describe how vitally important that aspect is!

[@danmerck7613]

I'd love to see a video of the whole process of making a video worthy to put out for us. As far as the editing process and what programs you guys use to what cameras. Think it would make for a great video for guys wanting to self film and dont know where to start.

[@baddazzriderturner3321]

Don't really care what you guys talk about or do I'm watching 👍, what I love about this video is it shows how aggressive hunting works you have to get out of the comfort zone and go get them 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Wolverinecub21]

The big buck encounters that you guys are consistently getting into are incredible! I’ll definitely be trying to mimic these tactics this year.

[@truthstands4ever]

I learned so much from this video, I'll probably watch it again. I love how you show some deer that got away, it helps to keep it real.

[@chrisl2872]

The best thing about these top 10 videos......i remember watching them all the 1st time around! Still get the same excitement too!!! Keep up the awesome content men!!!

[@allenlebeau1744]

You guys are teaching some woodsmenship which is a lost art nowadays keep up the great work!

[@kimstrickland2704]

How about your list of top states to hunt public land.

[@f91256]

and comparison of license fees, or draw percentages, where you should start stacking points, what comes with deer license (turkey, small game, whatever else)

[@independentthinker8930]

@Don’t Tread On me around my part of Alabama, hogs helped put the hurt on turkeys

[@matthewsims359]

Yalls videos are so informational. Its like the only reason that yall make videos is to teach hunters how to hunt other than just hanging a stand and hoping a shooter walks by. Awesome job guys. Stay safe everybody

[@jdoutdoors1895]

Great episode, love seeing those past hunts. Gets me pumped for this season.

[@bradyfoy7599]

Top 10 bloopers and top 10 ‘Almost’ Kills

[@stevedenoyer5956]

That was great reliving those hunts, incredible tactics all coming together. You guys do a great job. So much fun to watch!

[@darrenbowers3267]

You guys are amazing especially the ground kills unbelievable footage. Darren

[@chadfree7345]

Ive been watching for a couple years, and by far my favorite one.

[@collinhauskins1020]

I liked how y’all added the harvest footage with the tactics, y’all are great!

[@jacobadkins5373]

You guys have influenced me to try hunting public land I have 300 acres that’s been hard to between people killing small bucks every where around us so this year I’m going to try hunting public land and use your tips

[@Bowfella]

Lol just because you don't get any bucks doesn't mean you need to stop people from killing "smaller bucks". Stop trying to mask your trophy hunting with "what's best for the population". If older bucks had no antlers you'd be shooting small bucks too.

[@delculbertson2369]

Another great video guys!! Aaron looked like he just dropped his ice cream cone in the dirt when the buck winded their ground scent. Been there done that myself! Stay safe, Cubby

[@coldfrontquest]

for sure one of the best tips and tricks video i’ve see from you guys. just started bow hunting and this is gonna be put to play next season keep up the good work!!!

[@ammarkrso9472]

One of the best videos I have watched on KZbin. Educational and entertaining!

[@SpikesandGills]

I'm always entertained when watching this channels videos. I'm always inspired to try harder and never give up.

[@craigodem3815]

Nice tips... and fun reliving some of these moments with yall. Thanks!!

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Now it's 98 degrees at my home watching this with Aaron in snow killing a nice buck I'm ready for fall guning season Keep em rolling I'll watch

[@2slowmoto30]

Very educational ! Also seen all of these videos and enjoyed every one of them. ! THP has inspired me to take my 1st public land Kansas trip this year. Pumped to try some of the mentioned techniques in this video. Awesome, channel ! Thanks THP.

[@briancollins8237]

Awesome video! Transformative for this public lands hunter! Thank you!!!

[@davidgunnels2391]

Man y’all rock. Love the content. Real life, Real hunting.

[@samvandrie9926]

Great video can’t wait to see all the great deer hunting this season from you guys

[@lukustroyer3731]

Drew my first Iowa whitetail tag this year and will be tackling public land so thank you guys for the video!!!!! You guys keep putting out great material! I appreciate what y’all do!

[@russelllangworthy8855]

How did you end up doing in Iowa?

[@joeycrews5373]

Your videos are full of great content and valuable information. You guys are just a bunch of hard workers. Keep it up.

[@Ryansayer]

I needed to see this video. I’m needing to switch tactics hunting black tails in CA. High deer density in a low visibility area. Thank you so much!

[@jameswright1058]

Great series guys!

[@phillipschillaci7372]

This was an excellent top 10. I like how y'all included success or possible success stories along with each tactic. Also, Greg has to be one of THE best at solo filming hunts while being successful.

[@roberthikade9759]

Top notch guys, Love it. The new season will be here soon.

[@coreytharp7271]

I really like to see all of you guys hunt together as in same video and pair up and hunt. Love y’all

[@AlcoholTabbacoFirearm]

Tearing me up with these videos! On the countdown side of summer whooo

[@kongxiong6272]

thats gotta be some of the greatest hunting footage out there. good job guys.

[@drewvaughn4946]

Some of the best hunting footage I have ever seen!!! If not, the best!

[@robertdeis132]

It’s great to see these tactics will put you in range.

[@randyporter3491]

👍 Great Advice ! - I hunted a public area once, before watching this. I couldn't wait and brimming with excitement, got in well before daylight and quietly settled in. Soon the woods would be waking up and all the gifts nature has to offer would slowly reveal themselves. It was my favorite time, as dew lifted and the sounds of life emerge. Or so I thought. An hour AFTER the sun came up, the first of endless hunters started making their way past my tree, in search of their elusive quarry. They stomped in circles until noon (they were 'still' hunting I guess), then most stomped back to their respective trucks and beer coolers. A few seemed to hunt in pairs, so they could enjoy loud conversation, while stalking. The entertainment for me was seeing the look of defeat on their faces, as they did laps around my stand, reasoning that no deer resided in that part of the county. One hunter (and I use that term with hesitation) even marched by at 15 yards, pausing to take a leak, then opted to fling an arrow "at" an unsuspecting beer can he found nearby, to hone his shooting skills. Two others, I got to know well, even though they never saw me. They spread out within sight of each other, (one under me) and stayed in close communication via radios. They kept each other abreast of all movement they spotted during the days hunt, as well as discussed work, spirts and their distain for their small kids and big wives. No bothering with whispering, since deer can't hear. My favorite had to be the "prepared" hunter, who walked in wearing slacks, casual loafers and a brand new camo t-shirt and hat. He grasped a new hang-on tree stand (no ladder or steps) and a camping stool. He carried a bow from the mid 60's and his quiver kept falling off, spilling his three arrows, one with a field point. On his belt was a variety of deer calls, knives, hatchet, compass, depth finder, safety glasses and several accessories he didn't need. He also sported an orange/black camo school backpack, complete with tupperware containers to secure the rotisserie chicken, potato salad, steamed veggies and what appeared to be Baked Alaska for dessert. After dining on a log, his departure was marked by the jingling of his minivan keys with every step. Of all these mighty outdoorsmen, only one knew I was there the entire time and that's only because of his decision to select a nearby spot upwind, remove Charmin from fanny pack and squat under a tree. At this point I whistled, revealing my covert ambush spot and thwarting his intended blissful deposit. Sadly, I too saw no deer (or squirrels, or birds) that morning, and decided to relocate for the afternoon sit. No buck that afternoon either, although I saw does and other wildlife, which was a treat. Yeah, it was lonely that afternoon in comparison and lacked the aforementioned entertainment, but man!, was it nice.

[@trumanmiller94]

That is the most descriptive and hilarious hunting story I've heard! You now know what level of skill you are competing with so you should be killing all the bucks soon!! Good luck to you!

[@randyporter3491]

@@trumanmiller94 Thanks for the nice words Truman. Think this was descriptive, you should hear the one when I agreed to take my wife “once”! It started with her use of HAIRSPRAY in the truck, and went downhill from there. I’ll spare you the details, but with therapy and the help of a local support group, I managed to recover from that trip.

[@trumanmiller94]

@@randyporter3491 sounds about like the time I tried that! It was cold out which I had no idea it got cold in the northeast during December but needless to say when we left the woods, I was in a t shirt and she looked like Randy from a Christmas Story! She had all of my warm clothes and I had a warm attitude. Sounds like a win to me. If you care to share another just let it rip

[@GulfCoastYakin]

Thanks for video added some new tactics I never thought about. Could y’all do Top 10 tactics on scouting a new hunting ground

[@chrisrodgers5919]

Whoever it is that thumbs down these videos...smh. Always two or three. Great videos guys.

[@coltpowell6770]

You have to be versatile with hunting public land! Great video, showing all the different methods that public land, makes you battle with. If you wanna be successful, then you have to be versatile!

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I remember those Hunt's very well, awesome video guys,that was very exciting and great info

[@blakewilson7958]

Thank you for everything you guys do it is help me so much I have everything to bow hunt for the first time I've shot a lot of good bucks on public land with a shotgun but never with a bow thanks to you I'm going to try it keep doing what you're doing thank you....

[@stevehuecker642]

Great video! Thanks for for all the reminders!!!

[@lucasowen9554]

Thanks for the tips guys

[@geoffjenkins4633]

Awesome type of video. Definitely helpful for a new hunter like me.

[@JS-pv3df]

Top Ten Favorite Hunts since THP started with group commentary.

[@jimmyellis9728]

Love your videos gentlemen! Such great info, Can’t wait to use my Jon boat this year for alternative access.

[@Bowsonthebrain]

Awesome video ! Thanks guys

[@flinginairos]

Fanatastic video guys! Gets me PUMPED for season!!

[@enolawolf4705]

Awesome video. Thanks THP!

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Nice job with the old smokepole. Looked pretty chilly! Good episode

[@ericnelson3374]

For each time you talked about a tactic I would click off in my head "that's like à certain spot I know". Great job as always.

[@Derrek4Real]

Keep up the great work! Great tips I couldn't agree more with u guys!

[@plankrdjack]

This one of the best huntin videos I’ve seen!!! Perfect

[@andrewmccann7572]

A top ten list!!! Thanks guys!

[@caseysweat9449]

They make it look so easy.

[@derekaucoin5226]

Early season scouting oak trees would be helpful, our season in MS starts oct 1st. Love all the videos!

[@mikelemayawesometimeallthe6434]

Awesome hunts, thanks guys. In future videos It would be nice to see a quick recap of the tactics in the info section before all the gear links or something to go back and reference quickly. Loved the episode, Keep up the good work!

[@curtisj.pacejr.579]

Those were some awesome hunts. Congrats guys on some great brutes.

[@MrNcturkey]

Very cool video. Your tactic’s are great. Thanks for sharing them with us. Good luck this fall.

[@jpretti]

Great video and great info. Thanks for this!

[@mwitty111]

Great video guys. Thanks!

[@shelbysanchez1288]

Top ten hunts!!! Maybe a series with videos from each member sharing their list of hunts?

[@michael30736]

Watched this a few times. Trying to learn stuff. Thanks.

[@russellwilson4531]

Awesome stuff guys.

[@ChadAlanJones]

Awesome episode and tactics fellas! 💯👍🏽👍🏽

[@markb.1259]

Most excellent video!!!!

[@jamesblount4916]

I am jealous. You guys are amazing. I started hunting at 14 with hopes and dreams. I didn't have anybody to teach me.I had to learn everything the hard way. 33 years later all I have the show is a small box of Spike horns and I usually manage to keep some meat in the freezer.

[@henley_hunts9504]

Top 10 favorite hunts from over the years! Voted by THP crew or make a pole for the fans to vote! I have a hard time myself deciding! Love all the THP hunts!

[@thedeerguys8831]

We would like to see how you guys pack for let's say a public land challenge, or anywhere else you are setting up a campsite. What kind's of food do you bring, do you bring firewood or buy/find your own when you get there? There's only so much room in a vehicle, would love to see what you guys bring as necessities.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Great stuff 👏 👍🏻

[@bradleysnyder50]

Great video... Thanks

[@billdollevoet5076]

Very impressed on Weird Al's stalking skills. I love videos that are not sitting over food plots

[@davetoms63]

We need more Greg and longbow!!!

[@billp6312]

At 8:33 when the buck spooked, it sounds to me like a bird told on you. As soon as you drew back a bird started making what sounded like a warning call. And the buck perked up as soon as it started.

[@michaelcrowley7900]

Most helpful video on yt

[@mid-michiganoutdoors1505]

Good information, thanks!

[@dennyroszell8744]

Good job fellas!!🇺🇸

[@lloydn1510]

Love your channel. New Sub. Please keep the videos coming for public land hunts.

[@billweihl2859]

Great info fellas. Being new in the on x app I'm still trying to figure out how to figure out the contour lines and what they mean and how you guys read them and how to figure out if it's a ridge top I'm seeing or a deep gully etc. and info on this would be awesome. As always be safe and stay healthy my friend.

[@erickceballos3558]

Y’all should try the difficult southern California D-zone hunts !

[@Doobie_AdamsSSB]

Topo tips for finding bedding and funnels/pinch points in big wooded areas...where I hunt in AR it’s all big, hilly woods for days lol hard to find good openings like some of the bedding areas found in these clips...y’all are awesome btw!!

[@michaelmurray9106]

Awesome video 🤘🤘

[@yabba5696]

Would like to see yall come south (Florida) we get some 170s in the panhandle. Our deer aren't as big but their hunted twice as hard which makes them quite educated

[@j6784d]

I always wonder... A well done video like this that provides good useful information on a topic that you're aware of when you click on the title. Who clicks dislike on this? Do anti's go around constantly disliking hunting videos or is it a seriously hard to satisfy individual grading the cinematic content? Ha. It just always seems like there's a small number of thumbs down and I can't help but wonder why.

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Good video guys

[@fluish6873]

Could you do a live Q and A with anyone who’s willing to answer where they would set up a stand on a topo/hybrid map that everyone can see and you all can critique that spot as to why you would/wouldn’t set up there? This type of constructive criticism is what helps me learn.

[@Birddog202]

You guys should come to central New York during the gun season. With no antler restrictions big bucks are hard to find, it would make for a sweet video.

[@charlesbarnes8691]

Man I would love to hunt with you guys, the learning experience would be amazing!