@33.50 I was able to park a little north of the boat ramp today.8/19/23 336 yards in there is a big open clearing with downed timber. had the family and kids with me so couldn't do much scouting but going back soon and going to spend a weekend out there I have a handful of spots that looked interesting off onx i mapped out. I've never hunted before so I'm basically teaching myself through UA-cam and trial and error (1st season). thanks for your videos and others like yours.
I have a question at time 30:06 yall are talking about the big slew wilderness more north in davey crockett nf...... but that is all Gov land , not public hunting!! so im curious can you hunt in all that green TX GOV Land even though its not on the TX public hunt area map layer??????
Shoot man that’s a question for the GW. We didn’t check on all that... figured all that green was open, but either way, we were trying to give insight into how we look at maps, not necessarily exact spots. Call the GW and ask him bout that area and let us know. I’m interested now!
Your pictures lacking any bucks is the same experience as mine.. It took me over 6 years to get a LEGAL buck deer on camera and that was at 2 in the morning! I'm excluding spikes when I say legal buck deers. I'm specifically saying bucks with an inside spread of 13" or more. 6 years... just one... yes, I know they are there, but they are camera shy, or just very rare.
Wise words.. it does not matter how much sign you are seeing if it's all from NIGHT TIME.... FACTS! That's my experience with hunting public land.. You will see LOTS of sign.. but never see the animals that left those signs during the day time.
Thats where I first started Public Hunting, Crazy pressure not safe for the kidos for sure. Never hunted opening week because of the crowds. Great video!
As a newbie hunter with hopes to pack the freezer this year, really appreciate this video. Gives me some great insight into scoping areas for future hunts on public lands in TX. I plan to hunt both Davey and Sam Houston along with a few of the state parks. I am a new subscriber and am gonna keep following you guys. Does anyone have any suggestions for duck hunting on public lands?
I can second what he said. The best thing to do is find and amazing area on the map! A spot that looks like it would be banging then find a spot about 1/4 mile away in a spot that has good sign! Most of the hunters will be in the spot that looks amazing on the map.
So would I be allowed to hunt the entire Davy Crockett NF or just Alabama Creek WMA? When I check my OnX it only shows Alabama Creek as a public hunt zone
Awesome video guys! I thought about checking this place out at some point in the season. I don’t know if it was mentioned( I may have missed it) but I think this place is open to rifle during the general season. With bucks moving great distances it might be a good opportunity to catch a buck crusin’
Read one time deer will head to higher ground during rut especially the bucks to fight each other, ive been hunting the high ground a lot when the rut is on i have had a lot of good luck that way. Good luck!
Each one of those situations is different because it’s always a different entity who owns the land. If it is a timber company, there is a chance you can buy a permit to access their lands or lease a specific tract if you’d like. The Nature Conservancy lands are not public access and I’ve never seen one you can hunt. I’d say figure out the landowner and give them a call. Never hurts to try in the “permission” world!
Hey man Ive been hunting this place fr 503 to be exact. There is multiple huge lions my dad and I hunt every bit of 1 1/2 mile from each other and it was extremely loud sounds broadcasting through the forest. I live locally and I really wanted to warn the others please be aware.
Great video, thanks for the help! Hunted public for just two seasons now but always out at the Sam because it’s closest to San Antonio. Been interested in giving the Davy a try. Were the map scout challenge points within the Alabama Creek WMA? Am I right in understanding that’s the only available spot to hunt at the Davy?
Yes, I believe you’re correct about it being in the WMA. Truthfully I thought you could hunt the whole NF, but I’m not for sure on that. Definitely worth a call to the game warden before you go. How many hours from San Antonio do you have to drive to Hunt? I wish there was some public land closer for you!
There are some dove lease parcels near by that I hunt, and there are some other places that would be opened up if I became proficient with my bow. It’s 4ish hours to get to my spots at the Sam. But I’m an Aggie so I get to drive through College Station and stop at C&Js BBQ each time so that’s good. Just limiting! Thanks again!
@@stevengryder1491 “learn how to hunt” 🥴 man if u live in northern states and then come to east texas.. east texas hunting on public land is TERRIBLE 😂 it has nothing to do with not knowing how to hunt, u barely even see deer poop! LMFAO its like deer don’t exist on east tx public land
What did y’all think about Davy Crockett national forest? How does it compare to other public land in Texas?
Always nice to see Texas Public hunts. Thanks for sharing your woodsmanship with us all.
Thanks Chuck! There’s lots more on our channel from Texas! Hope you enjoy that too!
@33.50 I was able to park a little north of the boat ramp today.8/19/23 336 yards in there is a big open clearing with downed timber. had the family and kids with me so couldn't do much scouting but going back soon and going to spend a weekend out there I have a handful of spots that looked interesting off onx i mapped out. I've never hunted before so I'm basically teaching myself through UA-cam and trial and error (1st season). thanks for your videos and others like yours.
Very cool guys! 🔥 Love watching this one specially bc it’s in Texas! 👏🏽
I have a question at time 30:06 yall are talking about the big slew wilderness more north in davey crockett nf...... but that is all Gov land , not public hunting!! so im curious can you hunt in all that green TX GOV Land even though its not on the TX public hunt area map layer??????
Shoot man that’s a question for the GW. We didn’t check on all that... figured all that green was open, but either way, we were trying to give insight into how we look at maps, not necessarily exact spots. Call the GW and ask him bout that area and let us know. I’m interested now!
that type 2 public land
Crazy, I’ve literally been hunting this spot on and off since 2012… shot a good one in there in 2016
U just went through central and lufkin. This is my neck of the woods.
Your pictures lacking any bucks is the same experience as mine.. It took me over 6 years to get a LEGAL buck deer on camera and that was at 2 in the morning! I'm excluding spikes when I say legal buck deers. I'm specifically saying bucks with an inside spread of 13" or more. 6 years... just one... yes, I know they are there, but they are camera shy, or just very rare.
I hunted sam houston for years have monsters every year on cams
Thanks for putting in the work guys! Looking forward to watching you guys and slaying my own this year
Get’um dude!!! Thanks! Hope you have a great season!
Wise words.. it does not matter how much sign you are seeing if it's all from NIGHT TIME.... FACTS! That's my experience with hunting public land.. You will see LOTS of sign.. but never see the animals that left those signs during the day time.
Another great video with lots of helpful information
Cannon 87 Thanks for watching!!
White oak red oak fall acorns fall in that area around early November and mid
Thats where I first started Public Hunting, Crazy pressure not safe for the kidos for sure. Never hunted opening week because of the crowds. Great video!
Thanks! Yeah I bet there are some big bucks hiding in the honey holes out there!
Is it still pretty packed in early december? Or late january? Im thinking about goin out there trying maybe late jan get deep in there
@@marklaas4475 Sorry havent hunted out there in 4 years so Idk what it looks like now.
I have never seen a deer do that at scrape. That was freakin awesome. Great video guys.
Thanks CB!
Good video. Ya'll were around the corner us.
Subbed! Great info!
Thanks!! Appreciate the support!
As a newbie hunter with hopes to pack the freezer this year, really appreciate this video. Gives me some great insight into scoping areas for future hunts on public lands in TX. I plan to hunt both Davey and Sam Houston along with a few of the state parks. I am a new subscriber and am gonna keep following you guys.
Does anyone have any suggestions for duck hunting on public lands?
Cool video guys!
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
They are swamp chestnut acorns. They drop in the fall about the same time as upland white oak. Deer love them.
Might have to target them in the future!
Great video guys. Been thinking about coming up from San Antonio but I here it’s pretty crowded and dangerous during general season.
I bet it gets crazy, but if you find somewhere overlooked or back in deep, it could get pretty good!
I can second what he said. The best thing to do is find and amazing area on the map! A spot that looks like it would be banging then find a spot about 1/4 mile away in a spot that has good sign! Most of the hunters will be in the spot that looks amazing on the map.
great knowledge of the flora
Thank you sir!!! Now we need to find some fauna!
DCNF is about 160,000 and the ACWMA is about 14,000. Keep mind that there is a lot of privet land inside what the map show the DCNF.....
So would I be allowed to hunt the entire Davy Crockett NF or just Alabama Creek WMA? When I check my OnX it only shows Alabama Creek as a public hunt zone
Best way to figure that out is to call that area game warden.
Waters low this year haven't been down there 15 years hope to go in November 21
Awesome video guys! I thought about checking this place out at some point in the season. I don’t know if it was mentioned( I may have missed it) but I think this place is open to rifle during the general season. With bucks moving great distances it might be a good opportunity to catch a buck crusin’
Texas Archery and Outdoors Believe you’re right! Send us pix if you get something!
Read one time deer will head to higher ground during rut especially the bucks to fight each other, ive been hunting the high ground a lot when the rut is on i have had a lot of good luck that way. Good luck!
Makes sense! There is always a lot of sign on top of ridges. I just wonder if that applies no matter the terrain.
Brave leaving a camera out there!
We fancy ourselves fairly brave fellers!
On the app it shows "possible access " areas, how do you go about getting permission to hunt there
Each one of those situations is different because it’s always a different entity who owns the land. If it is a timber company, there is a chance you can buy a permit to access their lands or lease a specific tract if you’d like. The Nature Conservancy lands are not public access and I’ve never seen one you can hunt.
I’d say figure out the landowner and give them a call. Never hurts to try in the “permission” world!
@@TheElementWild thank you ,I'll get to calling, like your videos they give me a great starting point, never deer hunted before
Hey man Ive been hunting this place fr 503 to be exact. There is multiple huge lions my dad and I hunt every bit of 1 1/2 mile from each other and it was extremely loud sounds broadcasting through the forest. I live locally and I really wanted to warn the others please be aware.
Spooky!
great video! Yall should invite THP down to see whos successful
What's the name of your mobile phone map app?
OnX Hunt! It’s bad to the bone!
Here’s a link: smart.link/iwjow34iqn5ty
Point you were on w all the rubs is classic bed. You were probably literally in his bedding area.
Michael Lavazza You’re probably right!
Overcup acorn tree
Great video, thanks for the help! Hunted public for just two seasons now but always out at the Sam because it’s closest to San Antonio. Been interested in giving the Davy a try.
Were the map scout challenge points within the Alabama Creek WMA? Am I right in understanding that’s the only available spot to hunt at the Davy?
Yes, I believe you’re correct about it being in the WMA. Truthfully I thought you could hunt the whole NF, but I’m not for sure on that. Definitely worth a call to the game warden before you go.
How many hours from San Antonio do you have to drive to Hunt? I wish there was some public land closer for you!
There are some dove lease parcels near by that I hunt, and there are some other places that would be opened up if I became proficient with my bow. It’s 4ish hours to get to my spots at the Sam. But I’m an Aggie so I get to drive through College Station and stop at C&Js BBQ each time so that’s good. Just limiting!
Thanks again!
Yeah man, you’re welcome! I have a few ideas for ya if you want to look at some new areas. Send us a message on Instagram. -K.C. FTA Class of 2011
I believe that is a Swamp Chestnut.
Have you seen the deer hit them hard?
@@TheElementWild Yes, they eat them good. Like a regular white oak.
@@raydavis9814 If the hogs leave any for them that is... lol
@TheElementWild seems like there's way too many hunters all over the place.
Duck hunted that pond many times
That is cool! I bet there’s some Woodies that hit it.
No deer in East Texas public and it stays overcrowded, hop on a deer lease to anyone reading this LOL
86 Chevy but for real tho!😉
learn how to hunt theres 200 class deer there
180s forsure we have plenty of pictures
@@stevengryder1491 “learn how to hunt” 🥴 man if u live in northern states and then come to east texas.. east texas hunting on public land is TERRIBLE 😂 it has nothing to do with not knowing how to hunt, u barely even see deer poop! LMFAO its like deer don’t exist on east tx public land
Shakira hunting. lol 😂
🤣🤣
I live 45 minutes from there
Cool! Do you hunt it much?
@@TheElementWild not much I should though
Heavy woods where I live same as there places to hunt including backyard
Ain’t no deer on public in east Texas 🤫
160,000
Hogs have lice year round...
I'll still cook em
ticks
Grew up in the area just moved back from the gulf 2 years ago , been scouting Davy c4ockett wanted to hunt it my whole life
Nice! Well hopefully this helps!