I used to go hunting with my son's father. He only went during bow season and primitive arms. So I guess I'm not much help. I live in the Berkshires. What I can say is that even here our state is very populated. People and dogs are everywhere. If I walk in the woods during hunting season i always wear blaze orange as does my dog. You could think you are far away from anything and boom there are people there, other hunters etc. Just becareful and scout throughly. This is way different than Texas. Good luck and happy hunting.