Just a friendly reminder that Saturday is the only day of the four listed as a youth gun hunt on the UD.
I'll probably be there that morning with one of my daughters.
Without knowing how much you know about that WMA and considering the white oak acorn crop is minimal in the swamp this year, I would suggest trying to find some water oaks that are dropping and hanging with them as long as your youth hunter can sit.
Stalking down any of the many dry sloughs that cross the main roads is a good way find to where the deer -- and hogs -- are crossing.
There are usually water oaks growing on the slight ridges running parallel with these sloughs, too. White oak, overcup and a few swamp chestnut oaks are also found on these ridges, and if you happen to find one of them dropping nuts this year, set up camp and don't leave until you have to.
Finally, the roads running off the powerline and north toward the river are good places to stalk and look for acorn trees.
The woods on either side of these roads are generally open and many times I've seen deer by slowly working my way toward the river.
If you see an oak tree, ease in and check it for falling acorns.
That place is so big and deer can be just about anywhere, so I have found that being willing to move almost always results in more sightings.
Just be courteous to other hunters if they happen to already be in the area. There is plenty of swamp for everyone.
Hope this helps.
