Deer hunters enjoy the benefit of a vast number of public lands to hunt on each season. These game lands are heavily hunted, but you may still be able to bag yourself a few decent deers there. There are lots of people who hunt public land exclusively.

In addition to the public lands, you will also discover many private lands that are full of deer that can be hunted. Some people will allow strangers to hunt on them while some will not. A quick knock on the door of a private land holder will tell you which one you are dealing with when you are searching for a private land to hunt on. One should note however, that just because you are hunting on private property, it does not mean that you are exempt from getting a hunting license.

Many states go by the rule that all game animals belong to the state even if they are found on private property. This means that even if the deer is on a private person's property, it is still not their deer but is actually the state's deer.

If you are lucky enough to have a private area to hunt in, you can set up your hunting blinds well in advance. When your hunting on your own private lands, you have the advantage of being able to scout things out in advance. The best thing about this is that the animals you are hunting will have time to adjust to the new scenery you've put into place by having hunting blinds erected

On the other hand, if you are hunting on public lands, you will need to use portable hunting blinds. You'll still find them to be much better than leaving yourself out in the open and they will provide some protection against the elements. They'll also provide you with some concealment from both the sight and the scent of the deer.

The best way to hunt on public lands is to do it for multiple days at a time. When you hunt for multiple days at a time, you give yourself a chance to scout various areas for signs of deer trails. The competition on public lands can be fierce in many states. Just remember that your success will depend on your scouting abilities just as much as your shooting abilities. Deer that can't be found cannot be shot.