Lost

[The Chief]

Well as many here know I am recently retired and moved to Ga. I have been doing OK as far as my deer hunting has been going. Well Fri. I went to the only place I have permission to hunt and found a crew there cutting trees. At first I thought it was the next door property but after talking to the Forman I found that it was the little 30 ac. piece I had to hunt and even worst its not a select cut its a clear cut. I am so depressed about this I am about to give up. Most state land is lottery only and if you win you only get a couple days to a week of hunting any where else is just to far to go, and now being on a fixed income gas money for travel is a problem. I have knocked on doors till I'm blue in the face. I have been hunting for 50 years and I think this just might be the end for me what a way to have to end my hunting. Well thanks for letting me bend your ear I don't know people around here to talk to so I take it out here. Thanks.

[xcaliber]

That is really rough, sorry to hear about it. Hopefully you'll find a place to hunt soon.

[georgiaboy]

Where are you at in Georgia ?
I live in Savannah & there are several WMA's within a hour to an hour & 1/2 from me. Check and see if there is a military base near you if they allow public hunting. I hunt on Fort Stewart and it's managed really well.
Good luck!

[paulaboutform]

Chief, what a heartbreaking piece of news. I'm sure sorry to hear that. I hope something turns up soon for you...with lots of deer and lots of big bucks.

Paul

[retrieverman]

Chief
Keep your head up and don't quit now. In my opinion, it's pretty chicken %#@t that the property owner didn't let you know they intended to clear cut the land, but I discovered along time ago that there are a lot of chicken %#@t people in the world.

I have a cousin that works for Westervelt Wildlife Services in GA, and I'll talk to him and see if he can offer any suggestions on places for you to hunt.

[8ptbuk]

Chief, Sorry to hear this ! BUT realize in about 3 years that clearcut is going to be an amazing place to hunt ! Hang in there ! ALOT of times in the past I've lost prime places to end up in even better places !

[Boo]

Chief, Sorry to hear this ! BUT realize in about 3 years that clearcut is going to be an amazing place to hunt ! Hang in there ! ALOT of times in the past I've lost prime places to end up in even better places !

Exactly! When the amazing part starts is dependent on the rate of growth. It can be only 2 years.
You might want to consider planting for an even earlier hunt.

[j.krug]

Bummer for sure...sorry to hear you lost your hunting spot. I sure hope you find another place to hunt.

What a drag that the owner has decided to clear cut a 30 acre parcel of bush. Is he clearing it for agricultural use?

[frisky]

I can relate to this also. The little area of natural woods I have hunted for 20 years is going to be logged off . They are going to clear cut a "U" shaped cut in the middle of this 10 acre spot. It may be good as it will create "funnels" for deer movement.
I FEEL YOUR PAIN.

[DaveShooter]

Buddy sorry to hear the news. Something else will come your way. Just hang in there....

[deertrx]

We all can relate one way or another! Hope things look up for you in the future.

[lswoody]

After the logging crew is done, jump back in there. You never know what might stick it's head out

[Pickwick]

After the logging crew is done, jump back in there. You never know what might stick it's head out

Absolutely!! Gonna be a lot of treetops and brush on the ground for cover. Deer love that stuff, find the thickest stuff and look for trails coming and going. It would be a perfect opportunity to plant a couple of small throw and grow food plots also, that is, if the loggers don't sow their roads with wheat or rye. Keep your head up, you will have a honey hole in short order. You will still see deer in there this season would be my bet but next year will be good for sure. Lemonade man, lemonade!!

[The Chief]

Thanks for all the good words guys! I am trying to be positive but it is rough. I haven't seen the land owner ( He is a pretty famous retired baseball player) so I don't know if he is going to sell the land off to a builder after this or not. The big piece across the street is going to a builder. I sure hope not.

[GRUNDY]

I think your on the verge of something big if you stick with it