Looking for private land for deer hunting

knastera · Nov 24, 2013

Does anybody know of private land that will be available for hunting white tailed antlered deer for this coming season? I am looking for a one day hunt with a friend using firearms (11/30 - 12/14 and 1/10 - 1/12) or muzzleloader (12/21 - 1/4). We will be donating the harvest to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry.

Please send aPM or an email to andy@knaster.info.

Thanks,
Andy

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BlackBart · Nov 24, 2013

PLENTY of under hunted public land. If you're looking for something free sorry but that just ain't gonna happen.... maybe Somdshoot will accommodate.

Here's about 40,000 acres to choose from. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/chesapeakeforests/maps/overview.asp

coopermania · Nov 24, 2013

BlackBart said:
PLENTY of under hunted public land. If you're looking for something free sorry but that just ain't gonna happen.... maybe Somdshoot will accommodate.

Here's about 40,000 acres to choose from. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/chesapeakeforests/maps/overview.asp

Now he only takes kids out hunting, Plus its his GrandPappys farm he hunts on. He would have to ask permission first.

vinjet700 · Nov 24, 2013

To my knowledge reservoirs are bow only....

on_the_rox · Nov 24, 2013

knastera said:
available for hunting white tailed antlered deer for this coming season?

Are you looking to only hunt bucks as suggested by your post? Antlered deer? If so why? Especially if you are donating the meat. Good luck with your quest. I suggest scouting some public land near you.

knastera · Nov 24, 2013

The antlered deer reference is based on the 2013-2014 Maryland Hunting Calendar. The private land hunts appear to be restricted to antlered deer. I could be mistaken. After all, this will be my first year hunting.

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knastera · Nov 24, 2013

One reason I'm looking for private land is I am ring to reduce the number of variables that could come into play on public land. On private land, all I need to be concerned with is safety, the owner's wishes, and the deer. I'm looking at public land as well. I just figured as a newbie without an experienced hunter guiding me, I was best off in a more secluded environment.

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Hattrick · Nov 24, 2013

I would suggest get a friend to take you or get a guided hunt lined up being its ur first time out

BlackBart · Nov 24, 2013

knastera said:
One reason I'm looking for private land is I am ring to reduce the number of variables that could come into play on public land. On private land, all I need to be concerned with is safety, the owner's wishes, and the deer. I'm looking at public land as well. I just figured as a newbie without an experienced hunter guiding me, I was best off in a more secluded environment.

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That's good but reality says that just isn't going to happen unless you know someone and well. As an oldie this is the reality of hunting. Look at the map I posted, it's almost certain other than opening day you may not even see another hunter around the W-46 areas which also includes Wicomico Demo Forest. Hunting on public lands has seemed to have died off in the last few decades and much more land is available.

mark71211 · Nov 24, 2013

Good luck in trying to find that this late in the year.

mark71211 · Nov 24, 2013

So it sounds like all you want to do is kill some deer then give them away? What you don't like the taste of deer meat.

foxtrapper · Nov 25, 2013

I'll take any deer. I'm working towards my hormones being "better" ( thyroid- taking synthroid for my hypothyroidism, and getting off the damned Zoloft that made me gain weight more easily years ago) and going after losing weight with paleo/low carb style diet. I need lots of meat- I need to lose 75 pounds minimum.

BlackBart · Nov 25, 2013

foxtrapper said:
I'll take any deer. I'm working towards my hormones being "better" ( thyroid- taking synthroid for my hypothyroidism, and getting off the damned Zoloft that made me gain weight more easily years ago) and going after losing weight with paleo/low carb style diet. I need lots of meat- I need to lose 75 pounds minimum.

Good luck, Id settle for losing 40 or 50 but I LIKE to eat.

Maybe I should start smoking again.

knastera · Nov 25, 2013

Mark, that's a valid question. I like venison, but my objective in hunting is to provide dinner for someone else. I'm involved with the Christian ministry Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). I don't have the money to buy 100 of pounds of meat for hungry families, but I can combine my love of shooting with my desire to help the less fortunate to give them the food they need. Not only does this line up with my understanding of the responsibly I have as a Christian to serve others, it also is in harmony with my commitment to Libertarianism. I think that the government does a lousy job of charity and should leave it to those who do it for love. People accuse Libertarians of being all about theories. FHFH had donated over one million pounds of high quality meat to families in need at zero cost to the tax payer. There is a great saying, if you aren't part of the solution, you're part of the problem. I want to be part of the solution.
I don't begrudge others that don't do this. Hunting provides a great source of food for our own families. I used to live in Green Bay, WI. I had friends that depended on the winter catch to feed their families. Hunting is also a vital activity for protecting the environment. We have over developed our land and so the deer have fewer places to feed. Hunters working with the DNR help keep the deer population healthy and balanced.

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on_the_rox · Nov 25, 2013

OK, just to be clear you are allowed to shoot both antlered and antlerless deer on both public and private land.

Rhino · Nov 25, 2013

on_the_rox said:
OK, just to be clear you are allowed to shoot both antlered and antlerless deer on both public and private land.

It can vary depending on season, location and date. Here is a reference for whitetail from the DNR website. http://www.eregulations.com/maryland/hunting/2013-2014-white-tailed-deer-seasons-and-bag-limits/

I hunt on private land .... mine :party29:

, and donate every other deer to FHFH.

Good luck in your endeavor OP.

knastera · Nov 25, 2013

Thanks for the references guys. I've done a fair amount of reading, but getting input from experienced folks like you is very helpful.

Regarding the antlered/antlerless thing, I'm a bit confused because the DNR hunting calendar has separate entries for each. Could you please clarify?

Thanks.

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fidelity · Nov 25, 2013

knastera said:
Mark, that's a valid question. I like venison, but my objective in hunting is to provide dinner for someone else. I'm involved with the Christian ministry Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). I don't have the money to buy 100 of pounds of meat for hungry families, but I can combine my love of shooting with my desire to help the less fortunate to give them the food they need. Not only does this line up with my understanding of the responsibly I have as a Christian to serve others, it also is in harmony with my commitment to Libertarianism. I think that the government does a lousy job of charity and should leave it to those who do it for love. People accuse Libertarians of being all about theories. FHFH had donated over one million pounds of high quality meat to families in need at zero cost to the tax payer. There is a great saying, if you aren't part of the solution, you're part of the problem. I want to be part of the solution.
I don't begrudge others that don't do this. Hunting provides a great source of food for our own families. I used to live in Green Bay, WI. I had friends that depended on the winter catch to feed their families. Hunting is also a vital activity for protecting the environment. We have over developed our land and so the deer have fewer places to feed. Hunters working with the DNR help keep the deer population healthy and balanced.

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Nice put, especially given the effort from one's phone. Good luck with your hunt.

knastera · Nov 25, 2013

Thanks. This may sound like an ad, but this Samsung Galaxy Note II had this swipe function on the keyboard. I just start dragging the stylus or my fingertip across the keyboard without lifting it and the phone figures out the words about 95% of the time. It took me about 60 seconds to write this post.

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marko · Nov 25, 2013

I think that the government does a lousy job of charity

You ain't kidding, they shouldn't be in the 'charity' business.
If you've never shot a deer before, look at YouTube to see how to properly gut
(field dress) a deer. Ain't hard, just a little messy.
Not gonna find private property this late in the year, start looking towards next year.
My buddy always gets at least one deer on public lands each year.
Good luck, and good on ya!

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