Part 6 - Mapping Public Land Whitetails | Q and A

[@shanebrassell1559]

Anyone else watching this series with their OnXmaps open looking at potential places? Asking for a friend. lol

[@marklandgraf7288]

Excellent series! You guys convinced me to use the App. Best way to scout I've ever used and I'm an old school grid map guy!

[@alexrateliff4784]

I don't comment much on youtube videos, but this series was extremely helpful. I've struggled with understanding buck bedding in big woods/hill country. You did a great job explaining it and how to use a slightly off wind to capitalize on it. Thank you!

[@matthewsims359]

I have never been the kind of person who can just set and watch tv, then i found yalls channel. I could set for hours(and have been)watching yall. This is the best, imo,channel on youtube ortv for that matter. I told my wife that we could turn off the satellite because i just dont watch it anymore since i found yall. Absolutely awesome. Stay safe everybody

[@matthewshimmel2890]

Quick tip: there are all kinds of solar chargers out, some are even flashlights that you can charge your phone from.

[@eddiemosier1296]

Climbers are good stands for just kinda walking around with atleast for me. I like these videos I have been watching them all trying to learn more. I only hunt 14 acres so it’s tough to walk to far around. I’m thinking about trying the state land around the area sometime this season

[@MrShysterme]

I still like my climber if I know I'm in the right woods for one, but I'd rather have a hang on with climbing sticks if going in somewhere unknown because they always work if there are any trees. Field edges or disturbed land often have no trees that a climber will work on.

[@Joshua_Henderson]

I agree with Mr Doug. I am a farmer and OnX is awesome for finding potential new grazing leases, just like new hunting ground.

[@xnikateenx]

Come to Michigan, test your skills out on some of the most pressured public land in the country for bowhunting.

[@TheButcher854]

100% agree ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ These guys would do just fine.

[@TheFloridaBoy941]

Where you hunt in Michigan?

[@xnikateenx]

@@TheButcher854 yeah I think they would do great

[@xnikateenx]

@@TheFloridaBoy941 all over mostly the lower

[@TheFloridaBoy941]

@@xnikateenx 10-4 I’ve got a couple good spots out in Pincnkey. Goin to try my luck in highland and proud lake this season

[@peterhansen4671]

To add to the dying phone in cold weather issue. A good idea I have found besides the external battery is sticking a couple foot warmer packs to the back of your phone. Works great!

[@codywilber6885]

Absolute best hunting show, always learning and confirming tactics.

[@GLHF_Dunnskies]

first off, I love the show! you guys know how to relay the information to the general public! not all hunters are year round deer commandos and it's nice to watch, listen, understand, and learn from your videos. I've only hunted a couple of times when i was younger and that was out of a blind over looking acres of open field during firearm season. last year i finally had time to actually spend in the woods got a cheap bow found a spot set up. saw 2 does and a nice little 6 pt. I'm not out for a trophy I'm just out for meat. unfortunately the does never gave me a clean shot. the 6pt was in range however, he was behind me and all I could do was watch him as he walked away. so this year I've been taking hunting more seriously and the videos you guys have produced have contributed so much to my increased knowledge. I found a new spot that is very promising. (using the kayak approach) and this weekend I'm going to scout the boundaries of the marsh to see if there is any sign in the abutting hardwood so wish me luck. That being said come hunt SWMi sometime! if ya'll do you will have a place to stay! keep up the great content and good info! lastly do you have any tips on using grunts or bleats?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Thanks Ray! You will get a shot at one soon! We don't call a ton to deer unless we can see them. For example, if you see a buck passing by out of range, wait until he gets behind a tree or something and grunt to him softly until he hears it. You don't want them to pinpoint your location up in a tree. It's easy to over do it. Many bucks we call in take one or two grunts.

[@GLHF_Dunnskies]

perfect thanks for the advice!

[@isaactyson4618]

Just a tip on the cell phone question. If you have a phone that you can remove the battery easily, go on eBay and buy a few extra batteries for your phone. Charge them up ahead of time and bring them with you. It beats using a mobile charger in my opinion. And depending on your phone, the batteries can be pretty cheap. Hope that helps.

[@danielkipp7027]

I use old hiking pack frame straps works awesome to get my stands in and most thrift shops have them by the dozens

[@jwood989]

Thanks for the info always learning with the THP crew...

[@Chrisbreezy1979]

I hunt the deep dark mountains of Harlan county Ky and there is only natural food, such as acorns and wild growing greenery. A million log roads old and new all over this county. A ton of reclaimed strip mines. I’m a lifetime hunter and at 42 it’s still hard around here to get to where the mature bucks are!

[@markgibb3161]

Yes! So glad to hear you guys are planning to try saddles this year. Been hunting from a saddle the last three years and love it. Just posted to the ask winke site two weeks ago asking if you guys have ever considered saddle hunting. Looking forward to seeing how you setup to film. The ability to keep the tree between you and the deer is such an advantage especially when hunting high pressure states like michigan where i hunt. Y'all gotta get your butts up to the wolverine state and match witts against a wiley 3 year old great lakes buck. Cause if they get to be 3 in michigan, thats an educated buck (and a real trophy). Thanks for filling the content void for the average public land hunter. So much of the deer hunting content today is focused on managing and hunting private, which is fine if you can afford land ownership or even leasing of private ground. For many, however, hunting public ground is the only option available.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Thanks Mark! We aren't with Winke anymore.

[@MrShysterme]

How do saddles work on rainy days where the deer can sneak up on you in heavy timber? What about when the deer come from unexpected directions? Half my bow kills were where I was expecting them to come in from one direction and then I glance somewhere else and "there's a buck at 20 yards!".

[@scalesandtailsoutdoors]

great series. I only wish I knew about it before hand do I could ask questions. Love the channel and the content. The channel has giving me motivation to explore different states public land. I have hunted a lot of public land in MI and PA and this series will help me to locate quality hunting locations. MI gets a lot of hunting pressure, but you proved that some hunters are lazy and don't get in the thick stuff. It seems to me that deer are very similar to fishing for bass. I like to locate points, draws, saddles, and ditches. These areas seem to produce good quality fish.

[@rondell130]

Another great video. Started following The Hunting Public this year. Appreciate the wealth of information.

[@joehorton01]

Wish you guys still did these. Especially the celebrate the hunt. I listened to the podcast where zach call all you guys to tell stories

[@johnev1233]

Re: getting in to a buck's bed while scouting, Jake says: "We usually don't crawl in there with them." Zack grins, reflects, and says, "I'd love to." kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpauaHihd8uEaKc I love your wacky sense of humor and hope we can hang some day. I'm moving to central Ohio soon, and look forward to getting my public land hunt on.

[@aaronhall765]

Thanks for the story Jake.

[@J155P]

Great Q&A guys. Keep em coming. Really looking forward to following your season this year!

[@josephunderwood1059]

You guys really making me open my eyes on so many things. Thanks so much keep up the good work . Happy hunting

[@walterbrown8293]

Interesting finding pre saddle videos

[@simondejonge3486]

Congrats on 30,000

[@yeevang3888]

I would like to see some of u guy hunt wisconsin deer some time. So I can learn some of it and ur info was great thought.

[@MrShysterme]

It'd be great to tie using maps and boots on the ground together with setting up strategic trail cams based upon map/boots intel and then coming back to the cams and using that data to fine tune even more. Where do trail cams fit into all this for you? I buy cheapies and set them up high on public land. Also, curious about what you guys think about bringing in a camo cloth and a few stakes to make quick blinds that you brush in. Regarding tree stand carry straps, it adds weight, but I buy surplus MOLLE packs that just have the frame and straps and tie the bottom of the stand platform to the plastic frame. You then have a sternum strap and padded belt.

[@pr1ngles11]

Great story Jake! That's what it's all about!

[@thepubliclandnomad3365]

30k baby! Congrats guys! So stoked to watch you guys this season! Shoots!

[@kenanderson1168]

Thanks for the tips and love OnX

[@dylandaigle7253]

Id like to see how yall would go about hunting public land in Louisiana. I hunt alot of a mixture of mature pines in hilly terrain and swampy thickets. Its a struggle to find buck bedding sometimes

[@anthonylucia2398]

Look into a Tree saddle along with Stepp Ladder by Wild Edge Inc. You won't be disappointed!

[@alexanderroberts8360]

What public land will you all be hunting in Alabama? Excited for the Deer Tour!

[@maddoggnusnekcip4136]

Random question ... Have any of you guys hunted Crown City public Wild Life in Ohio ? On a side note, I love your videos. I look forward to watching them for the valuable info and to also watch others hunt the public hard. Thank you guys.

[@PelDaddy]

Love the T-shirt of the gentleman on the right. Where did you get that?

[@justinmailloux549]

Have you guys ever tried the Steppladder climbing step system by Wild Edge Inc? Super light, quiet and mobile system. Just wondering your thoughts on them.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

We haven't tried them yet.

[@tlsolsma]

Been watching a bunch of your guys videos and have learned a ton....curious how early you typically want to get out into the stand in the morning and the evening?

[@mervbeers820]

Hey guys first off I love the vids n all y’all do. I learn so much from y’all and enjoy all the knowledge y’all give out specially from public hunters I feel it’s more difficult. I was wondering, I will be hunting a property this upcoming season that has had a lot of pressure from the owners who have been doing a lot of clearing on the property and wanted to know how you guys would go about doing it or should I consider hunting another area all together? Thanks..

[@ppha7665]

Nascar commentators of hunting.

[@gradydockery8938]

Guys Cant wait to see some thunder chickens hit the ground this spring! My question is , how in the world can I get the hat that Jake is wearing during the Q&A . Im a hat kinda fella lol can i purchase it from you guys somehow???

[@tdelperdang2795]

Where do you get THP hats and shirts at. Have you came out with those products yet?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Yes but we are currently sold out. Will have more in stock soon!

[@southernbloodoutdoors2811]

Good stuff as usual Guys👍🏻 Headed to Missouri on Labor Day Weekend to Scout some public & Hopefully Find some good bedding areas.....Definitely will be using OnX then.....Best Thing Since sliced Bread 😁 Will be hunting Missouri Oct.28-Nov.4 .....What Phase do you think the bucks will be in🤔 They’re just starting to move good & scrapping a lot here in Arkansas at that time....Anyways Thinks for sharing all you guys info & keeping it real✊🏻 Hope to run into y’all sometime

[@brentcoy5728]

what part of missouri are you planning on hunting?

[@southernbloodoutdoors2811]

West central

[@kylereed4572]

BMac mentioned on Hush you guys were doing a collab! Can. Not. Wait. Get ready to blow up boys.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Yes we are!

[@anthonylucia2398]

Don't let them talk you into hopping into a helicopter to fill a tag or I'll drop you like bad habit!

[@kylereed4572]

Haha, I restrained from saying something like, "Hush guys only shoot whitetails over bait so maybe you can teach them a thing or two."

[@jakethornbury4412]

When on only like a 4 day hunt and they want to actually kill a whitetail hunting over bait is what those guys have to do to kill a animal sometimes

[@kylereed4572]

Yeah, I'm kidding. Those guys work really hard. I've never even been to Texas either so I can't talk.

[@grimreaper2773]

Mr. Neon!

[@TheShrewdServant]

If tha triggers gold tha buck'll fold

[@scinanisern9845]

You got a guy hunting in a bright lime green shirt??? Right in the middle of the deer color envelope and bright as can be. So how did this guy do? I cannot help but wonder.

[@pursuitjunkies8137]

Give Hawk Stands a look see

[@CCCRApiary]

We have meet up when ya'll come to BAMA!!!!!

[@cultleader3572]

How can i hunt eversource land oR Connecticut water compay land in ct ???

[@alexw.4521]

Have you ever witnessed or heard from Dan on a scenario where a buck will bed facing in to the wind instead of having the wind at his back? What would that scenario be? I have this bed I've found where this little point of trees runs out in to this marsh/lake. Around this point the water usually comes up to it on 3 different sides and pretty deep. So I figured he would want the wind go to blow up thst point of little trees to him. But in general theory that would mean he would face the water with wind at his back. But why would he face the wAter when 99 percent of the time nothing is going to come from that way? Would he rather bed there with the wind coming from the wAter and him looking down the little point of trees? Sorry if this got a little confusing. Just trying to figure out which wind this deer will be in there on.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

It's hard to say in that scenario. We see them face the water or down the bank often. He could be bedded there on multiple winds. Dan sees that often in the marsh.

[@alexw.4521]

The Hunting Public Thanks. I'm having no problem finding good buck beds the difficult part is figuring out how to kill the suckers. It's a fun game tho! Would love to see you guys come hunt Hoosier national forest sometime.

[@travisbracha9728]

Hello THP! I purchase the onx app using your promo code, Thank You!! I noticed on your videos that the layer for the public lands on but the public land name doesn't showe up. How do you shut that wording off but still get the public layer to showe up?

[@thecaptainonline]

There is a topo plug-in for Google Earth. Here is how to download & install it: www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/how-to-add-usgs-topographic-maps-to-google-earth

[@kindlingoutdoors2663]

How do you determine what’s a good morning spot and evening spot in hill country to hunt?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

It's hard to say exactly. If access is tricky we tend to go in early morning under the cover of darkness and/or wait for wet windy conditions. Otherwise it may be best just to try it on both and see what happens, then adjust from there.

[@superpoacher6711]

Not sure if you guys check all comments but #1 i love the what you guys do. Im just having a hard time relating to my area in central / northwest Connecticut. I do well as a stand hunter & have several P&Y bucks over the years but id like to get more aggressive. I have private & State areas that are quality. I do see shooters every year but its sporadic & random & 80% of the time its during the rut. Id love to see you guys do a seminar & get boots on the ground im my area. If you could possibly do something like that id be happy to help organize it. The woods are different here obviously & id like to see how you decipher things here in the Northeast.. I run a Facebook page called "Connecticut Bowhunters Exclusive" I welcome you guys to check it out! Thanks.. I

[@internetUtuber]

I got the onX app for Michigan and It doesn’t seem to have a topography filter/ feature... does anyone know if I can get topographic overlay for onX in Michigan?

[@matthewohs949]

Aaron is definitely losing the long hair challenge

[@TheShedHunting]

sup dudes!

[@millerfamilyoutdoors4837]

Have you started a Patreon account yet for The Hunting Public? It would be a great way to be funded and not have to worry about sponsors. That way you could give us unbiased opinions on products and remain commercial free. Just an idea...

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Yes we have looked into it. We're extremely careful with sponsors. The ones we do have were our unbiased favorites before we partnered with them so it works out.

[@millerfamilyoutdoors4837]

I do trust your judgment of sponsors and will gladly donate to your Patreon account if you do start one. I love your videos and learn a lot from your channel. Can't wait for whitetail season!

[@shawndaddow7357]

How to draw lines and section off areas on the phone app

[@MrShysterme]

Have you figured out how to move waypoints/etc back and forth between phone and computer?

[@tsuentu]

20% off OnXmaps.com only. Now, can it also link to the OnXmaps phone app?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

T Yang yes it should install the phone app also

[@jacobpurvis8809]

You guys hunting Kentucky

[@TheHuntingPublic]

yep

[@coreyhankins7179]

What kind of broadheads are you guys using now that your not with Midwest?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

corey hankins We all shoot something different it seems. Lots of good heads out there. A few of us are shooting fixed blades and some have expandables. Seems like you get better entry holes with expandables but more penetration and less risk of deflection with fixed.

[@coreyhankins7179]

The Hunting Public Thanks, I’m in the same boat!

[@jaehanson781]

I need to get me a THP hat

[@kenanderson1168]

me too!

[@chrisgoodwin8146]

you have saddles on order? I believe they meant hunting "saddles" on the topo map. Like Jacob Schmidt explains about rutting bucks on Deer Hunting School channel

[@GLHF_Dunnskies]

I think they were referring to using the hunting saddles instead of a tree stand. they're pretty neat little contraptions. but you face the tree so you're constantly having to look right/left. or trying to lean and shoot around the tree. just google hunting saddles. I don't know how I feel about them yet. they're more convenient than tree stands as far as sound and weight are concerned. I'm still waiting on a few more "trusted reviews" of the product before I commit or try it.

[@justacarny]

no, they meant hunting from tree saddles. Check out saddlehunter.com

[@justinteichman6534]

what binoculars do u guys use? thnx

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Vortex Diamondbacks and Vipers. 10x42

[@marklohman965]

How about you guys that find it necessary to posture your deer hunting "knowledge" spend more time listening to the Hunting Public than criticizing.

[@markhall1169]

Is corndog still with u guys?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Nope he's helping his brother with their own KZbin channel at Whitetail Instinct. kzbin.info/door/WG5EWhr7BHYWRTYM-NbRBQ

[@TheHuntingPublic]

But we're still good buddies with them and plan to hunt with them again soon.

[@markhall1169]

Understand it but damn kinda looks like he used you guys as a stepping stone. Kinda shitty but oh well lol... when you guys coming to southern indiana?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

Naw we wouldn't be here without ol Corndog. He helped us tremendously last fall and spring. He'll always be part of our crew. We want him to be happy and successful and will help him out where ever we can.

[@scottprice2059]

aaron what phone do you have?

[@TheHuntingPublic]

iphone 8

[@garrett1188]

The video @ 17:10 gives me anxiety. Love hate relationship with that episode.

[@TheHuntingPublic]

haha just a buck...there will be more. We learned a lot that day that we wouldn't have if he would have walked to the base if the tree. Even though that would have been more fun in the short term.

[@mackroyoutdoors6744]

I don't know if you guys remember me but a couple weeks ago i won a bow from you guys. And i didn't get it. I want to apologize for irritating you with all that and waisting your time. It's just that i am on disability and it's a crying shame, and i am ashamed.but i didn't even have enough in the bank to pay the shipping! Sorry again! Things have been hard lately.

[@mackroyoutdoors6744]

This is my favorite show keep up with the great info.ive learned alot from you guys!