RMBill I recall a lot of locked, (still) gates. And yes, anyone can walk on out there, a few do. More than a few circumvent the gates with an ATV. Possibly a reluctance to maintain the roads, I don't know. Never had to hunt much Fed land and don't intend to at this point in my life. Sounds to me like your best deer hunting is in town! I think the USFS, who I suspect have a whole credentialed, professional staff to rely on should be allowed to manage our land without undue interference, don't you?

Chief