Hi Guys,
Just moved back home to Massachusetts after living a few years out of state up in NY/NJ. Let me tee you that they have some nice deer up there!
Anyways, I was hoping you guys could help me out with some questions I have and maybe give me some direction. I primarily only Bowhunt for deer. Just moved back home to the South Shore area (Milton) and am trying to find some more information on good unpressured places to Bowhunt in MA (preferably Bowhunting only) that hold mature bucks. So far all I have found is Bluegills. It doesn't matter how far I need to drive as I need to find just a good, peaceful place to place to sit and hunt good deer.
About me so you can understand why I'm asking these questions.
I am in my 40s and have been hunting my whole life. Bowhunting is my passion and obsession. It's the only way I hunt deer. I am huge in deer conservation and active in the UBNJ community.
I ONLY SHOOT MATURE BUCKS 4 YEARS+ IN AGE. That being said I haven't shot a hanger in almost 6 years...
So...
Question #1: what zones, parks, deer management programs, WMA's and public hunting areas are known to have big mature bucks? (bow only zone preferred)
Question #2: What zone/parks/ wma's etc. hold a healthy deer herd population of does?
Question #3: Does anyone know of any OTHER deer management programs that some towns may have that I can also apply to? including township programs (permit), state parks/town parks/ and any other public hunting parcels that allow low-pressure quality hunting that actually holds big deer.
Question #4: Where can I hunt that allows me to access islands by canoe to hunt and go in deep. I love hunting deep and hard. I am always looking for cattails
I just want to be clear I am not looking for specific spots but just some insight into where I can hunt hard for the best chances to find mature bucks.
Also, I'd love to join a Mass bowhunting club if they exist. Be great to network with some fellow hunters in the area.
Any help or information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, everyone!
-Fletch
-Fletch
Just moved back home to Massachusetts after living a few years out of state up in NY/NJ. Let me tee you that they have some nice deer up there!
Anyways, I was hoping you guys could help me out with some questions I have and maybe give me some direction. I primarily only Bowhunt for deer. Just moved back home to the South Shore area (Milton) and am trying to find some more information on good unpressured places to Bowhunt in MA (preferably Bowhunting only) that hold mature bucks. So far all I have found is Bluegills. It doesn't matter how far I need to drive as I need to find just a good, peaceful place to place to sit and hunt good deer.
About me so you can understand why I'm asking these questions.
I am in my 40s and have been hunting my whole life. Bowhunting is my passion and obsession. It's the only way I hunt deer. I am huge in deer conservation and active in the UBNJ community.
I ONLY SHOOT MATURE BUCKS 4 YEARS+ IN AGE. That being said I haven't shot a hanger in almost 6 years...
So...
Question #1: what zones, parks, deer management programs, WMA's and public hunting areas are known to have big mature bucks? (bow only zone preferred)
Question #2: What zone/parks/ wma's etc. hold a healthy deer herd population of does?
Question #3: Does anyone know of any OTHER deer management programs that some towns may have that I can also apply to? including township programs (permit), state parks/town parks/ and any other public hunting parcels that allow low-pressure quality hunting that actually holds big deer.
Question #4: Where can I hunt that allows me to access islands by canoe to hunt and go in deep. I love hunting deep and hard. I am always looking for cattails
I just want to be clear I am not looking for specific spots but just some insight into where I can hunt hard for the best chances to find mature bucks.
Also, I'd love to join a Mass bowhunting club if they exist. Be great to network with some fellow hunters in the area.
Any help or information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, everyone!
-Fletch
-Fletch