Were to go, Rifle or Shotgun

[noodle one]

Tomorrow is the opening of deer season in the southern zone. I live in shotgun area, and I am only (20) twenty min. away from rifle country. I don't know were I want to go hunting tomorrow. I own both rifle and shotguns that I have used to take deer in both areas. I know that if I stay around my home in shotgun area that the odds are in my favor to take a buck. I belong to a hunt club 20 min away in rifle country and have also taken deer there. There are more deer around my home than there are at the club land (1400 acres) to hunt. Around my home I have (500 acres to hunt) so it is not a question of finding land to hunt , but were I want to go. I have already taken a buck with a bow on the land by my home and I know that there is a real good buck up on the hill down the road from my house and very few hunters, only a couple locals.

At the club we have 30 members and maybe 12 to 15 members will be hunting there, and I know there are fewer deer on the club land, but there are a couple BIG bucks there. Every year the club has a evening meal (pre-season supper) and every one will be there. I quest I will wait and see how many will be hunting the club land and decide then. What do you think?

[phade]

I think 1,900 acres of hunting access is a good problem to have compared to most hunters here in New York.

[burmjohn]

Since you already got a buck on the land near you, I'd go to the club.  Plus its fun to hang with a group.

[NYDeer]

I know this is late, but for opener & T-day weekend, I'd opt private land..

What did you do, & how'd ya make out?