Foothills Campfire

     It is an unfortunate fact that in the modern era hunting has become an expensive endeavor for the common man to take part in. Most people cannot afford to purchase large tracts of land suitable for hunting or even lease it for that matter. And of course, assuming one is able to pull together the funds for purchase or lease, the additional expense of upkeep makes a private piece of land a distant dream for the average man. Enter public lands. Public lands often get a bad reputation for being over hunted, over crowded, and somewhat barren in the realm of animal population.  These complaints are grounded in some partial truths but there are tactics to mitigate the hurdles and make public land hunting successful. If a man is willing to put in the work, public lands offer a world of adventure and good hunting that would otherwise be out of reach for many.   Scouting Scouting is one of those words that stirs up a romantic sense of adventure for the outdoor lover. And rightly so,