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810 - How He Finds Bigger Bucks on Public Than Private | Chris Jones
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Today, Chris Jones of South Carolina joins us to discuss what it really takes to consistently find mature whitetails on public land. From breaking common hunting myths to reading overlooked terrain features, Chris shares the mindset and woodsmanship that have helped him tag big bucks where most hunters assume the odds are stacked against them. In this episode: Why Chris believes he’s found bigger bucks on public land than he ever did on private The biggest misconceptions hunters have about public land pressure How to identify overlooked areas where mature bucks actually live Why miles walked often matter more than hours spent in a tree The scouting strategy that changed the way Chris hunts Using topography, access, and human behavior to your advantage Why “hard-to-reach” isn’t always as far as people think The importance of woodsmanship over relying solely on technology How Chris approaches postseason scouting and e-scouting together Common mistakes hunters make when searching for mature buck bedding Developing confidence to hunt your own plan instead of following the crowd Practical advice for becoming a more consistent deer hunter, regardless of where you hunt Check out Chris' YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@Simpleman667 Join our Circle Community here - https://the-southern-outdoorsmen.circle.so/checkout/join-the-community Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use code “SOUTHERN” for a discount on Whitetail Hill food plot seed & trees - https://linkly.link/2myBP Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1…