Hello from Central NC

Hello, my name is Bobby. I am newer to hunting. I've hunted for about 3 years now and I have logged over 100 hours in a tree stand this year. Now, for the bad part. I've yet to kill a deer ever! (Except a few injured deer on the side of the road) This year I have also been hunting at my dad's lease and had an opportunity to kill a fawn. I drew back on it and had a few perfect opportunities but I opted to not shoot it.(I mainly wanted the experience of lining up the shot) I am after meat after all and there is a part of me that believe's they should all have a chance to live a little. Anyways, I am here to learn. I have learned that if there are no signs.. there are no dear.. Easy as that. I am hunting on public land and hopefully things will pan out soon. I look forward to learning from everyone and eventually helping others who were stuck in my position. Any help would be appreciated!

Welcome from Texas!

Bobby, welcome to our forum. Be patient, don't burn out early. We're here to cheer eachother on, and be a help as well. Lot's of season ahead of us.

Oh no worries.. I love being in the woods regardless. I have a pretty fast paced stressful job.. being in the woods is about my only quiet time. I know just like anything new.. at first its hard but once you do it right.. next time gets easier. Thanks for your support and great site! I know someone has already mentioned on YouTube about making more.. "hunting for dummies" videos but I would like to see it as well. People act as if we are born with this knowledge.. a detailed topo map break down would be awesome as well. Just ideas for future videos. Thanks again. Bobby

http://www.publiclandbowhunters.com/t82-mapping-101