Ep 10. Minnesota - Public Land Challenge Begins!

In season 2 episode 10 of The Hunting Public, titled "Minnesota - Public Land Challenge Begins!," viewers are taken on a journey to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to witness the start of the hunting team's Minnesota public land challenge. The challenge is simple: three members of the team will be hunting in three different units of public land in Minnesota, and the one who is able to successfully harvest a mature buck on public land first wins the challenge.

The episode begins with the team members discussing their strategies for hunting in Minnesota. Aaron and Zach will be hunting in the same unit, while Greg will be hunting in a completely different area. They all agree that the terrain and vegetation in Minnesota will be a challenge, as it is very different from the areas they are used to hunting in. They will be hunting in areas with thick brush and swamps, making visibility and maneuverability a challenge.

Aaron and Zach set off on their first hunt and immediately encounter a large group of does. The two decide to hunt in a densely wooded area, which makes it difficult to spot deer from a distance. They spend hours stalking and moving around the area, but don't see anything worth shooting. Meanwhile, Greg has set up on a new piece of public land and is experiencing his own challenges. Unlike the other two team members, Greg is hunting in a more open area, which makes staying hidden from the deer more difficult. He ends up seeing a few small bucks but chooses to pass on them, as he is still determined to find a mature buck.

As the episode progresses, viewers get a firsthand look at the challenges of hunting in public land in Minnesota. The weather conditions are changing rapidly, going from warm temperatures to rain, hail, and even snow, which makes hunting even more difficult. Additionally, the thick brush and swamps make it challenging for the hunters to get a clear shot at their targets.

Despite these challenges, the team members continue to push forward, trying different hunting techniques and tactics, hoping they'll have better luck tomorrow. They use spot and stalk, tree stands, and ground blinds in an effort to find the perfect spot to hunt, all while being completely exposed to the elements.

As the episode comes to a close, it's still anyone's game. Aaron and Zach have seen a few smaller bucks, but nothing mature yet, while Greg has seen a few larger bucks but hasn't had a good shot. With more days ahead, the public land challenge in Minnesota has just begun, and viewers are left on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who will be the first to successfully harvest a mature buck on public land.