This is my first year hunting Cahaba and first time ever hunting public land. I have been out 4 times so far this season and have not seen a deer from the stand. I did see 3 deer while scouting in Septmeber. I have found several spots that look like deer heaven but only get a few does on my trail cam. I did see 5 does crossing the road this morning about 8:30. I put in a quick hunt before work.
All the day time activity I have had on camera is between 8 and 9 am. I saw two deer scouting one morning between 9 and 10 am and one around 2:30 pm. I have very limited knowledge of this area (just moved here 3 months ago), but I would say there are deer on Cahaba and based on stories I have read good deer are killed off of it.
I am getting a little discouraged but it is the only place that I have access to right now. Don't over think it, it's just hunting. Hunt when you can and eventually you will see some deer and hopefully have the opportunity to harvest one.
*Question, Are you hunting super deep off the roadways? I have seen many tracks walking up and down the roads. I am thinking of just hunting one of the crossings that I see. I know many say to get as far away form the roads/other hunters but I am seeing more sign on the roads than in the woods.
