New Ohio Hunting Ground

[medicsnoke]

What do you think of when you see railroad tracks through a hunting ground. I think of the hole in the horn buck and monsters.
This is a new property I picked up for the '05 season. Its only 52 acres but It is very isolated and In what I like to call the Big Buck area of Fairfield County Ohio. I shot my deer approx 5 miles from this farm, last year. All 3 pictures are taken from standing in one spot. Looking to the left, straight and to the right. The railroad creates a funnel from the sharp bankes and edge lines on its sides. It appears the deer are primarily crossing uder the bridge, wich you can see in the distance. I jumped a 135-140 inch deer scouting Thursday, and he headed for the bridge. I located a tree there ideal for our primary NW wind. Come November its on like donkey kong!

 

[bjkpharmd]

Very nice! Can you walk in along the tracks?

 

[medicsnoke]

yep, its about a 1/2 to 3/4 mile walk, but it can be done. And its a perfect wind direction.

 

[blake]

The new area you have to hunt looks great.

I would however do some checking with the railroad company that owns that rail line.

I may be wrong but I think railroad companies have strict trespass laws that they aggressively prosecute for hunting along railroad right of ways.

Does anyone know for sure?

 

[Scott]

Railroads are great for setting up funnels, entering your stand, and make for one long shooting lane.

 

[muddy]

Looks like a great area with easy, quiet, access.

 

[203ntyp]

Corey, looks like a great piece of property to hunt. The railroad tracks have no effect on the deer, it's one of those spots that most people would over look. My father-in-law lives on the edge of town in view of a set of railroad tracks. He sees some good buck all the time hanging out on the bank right next to the tracks, especially during the gun season! Good luck!

 

[nicerack]

Looks awesome Cory! I would swear it's one of the spots I hunt that ALWAYS holds BIG deer. Best of luck!

 

[Fishbonker]

Remember SSSSnoke, when choo choo come get off track.

The 'Bonker

 

[tracker]

Blake, I think I've heard something about hunting along railroads also. It would be worth checking out.

 

[medicsnoke]

Im excited to see what it holds, our weather has resally hot this year for velvet bucks. Ive seen only two good bucks this year. I had my trail camera on this farm for 2 week and got 7 pictures, Ive had the same roll going for 4 weeks now. I know , I need to go digital. But It should be full today. Have some bucks to post soon. Thanks for the replys guys.