The guys I run with target pigs and bears with dogs. Usually run the rail road tracks along the hiwassee River bluffs. Pigs all in that area. Bears typically stay very close to the bear reserve near hwy 64 and the ocoee River. I killed that boar near madden branch close to hwy 64.
I hunt in BHZ3. This 2020 season nov 21-24 was gun with no dogs. I think that’s the best opportunity for still hunting. I’ve hunted with my friends dogs in BHZ3 the last three years (segment 4 timeframe) and it’s tough. I’ve seen the most success still hunting early morning and late at night.
I’ve not shot mine yet. I just picked it up last Saturday and still waiting on the vx5 to come in. So far I have federal terminal accent and hornady eldx factory I plan to try. I hope they shoot as well as yours. Most reviews on the ultralite are positive when it comes to accuracy so I’m hopeful.
What dates? I did the December 31 - January 3. Wish I could have seen a bear. I saw a little bear sign. I’m thinking about going earlier next year. I think there is an early gun season with no dogs.
Looking to get into some western hunts. From Kentucky, lived in Colorado for a bit and now I’m back in Kentucky. Did a bear and wild pig hunt in Cherokee wma, southeast Tennessee a few weeks back. Pic for attention.
Just curious if you guys ever did this hunt? I went to south Cherokee this year and killed a decent boar. It was my third year hunting the area. It’s a hard hunt.