652 help

[muley406]

Finally drew 652. Just looking for a little help to get started. I only live a couple hours away so I will be all over it scouting this summer. Any help on areas to focus on or places to start I would be really appreciative.

 

[NeMont]

It is my personal belief the southern end of the unit is worth looking into. Don’t set your expectations too high

 

[muley406]

Thanks I'll start south. Should be a good year after the fairly easy winter we had

 

[Cozmo8]

Muley406 congrats. I also drew as a non-res/native.

 

[Cozmo8]

Nemont. What expectations should one have for this hunt?

 

[NeMont]

If I were you I would spend a lot of time looking at maps of the unit. Very few places that are too far from a road or trail. Also if there isn't a road or trail it is accessible by boat in most cases. This is described as a trophy hunt and I know guys who live here who spent a ton of time looking for a trophy who never filled a tag.

It is some beautiful country and there are some nice bucks but they are few and far between for a number of reasons.

 

[NeMont]

652 hike on 5/24/2020

did a hike in 652 yesterday, lots of deer around and two ticks rode home with me. It is really green right now and plenty of water in every watering hole.

 

[NeMont]

 

[NeMont]

 

[Cozmo8]

Thanks for the pics Nemont. My other draws have run dry so that may be about it for hunts for me this year