The birds here on public are scattered groups. Feast or famine usually, and normally the competition is high, especially that early in the season. There are farmlands surrounded by public, but otherwise you are looking at forest land with steep oak flats and ridges. Get you a good map of the Northern section of the Cherokee National Forest. The largest public tract in the state and extends from the Virginia line to the Georgia line. There are lots of forest roads cut through that are gated and won't allow motorized access, but most of them are semi-easy walking and go for long distances. Not trying to deter you, but prepping you for the task. There are birds taken there every year, but it's tough hunting.
