I will throw in my two cent. As others have said the 308, 270, 30-06, etc. are good calibers and will get the job done, but I really like 270. It is a flat shooter, can get distance if needed, and will kill just about anything here. The 30-06 is also a good all around round, but has more recoil...
Another tip I can give you, which is good knowledge everywhere, is don't assume that you can hunt everywhere on "public" land. What I mean is that I have found that even though an area maybe be listed as Nation Forest and therefore generally open to the public may not be accessible to the...
I have not hunted that specific location, but I have hunted near it on Taylor's Ridge. I do know that it can get crowded and the deer tend to get pressured toward the middle to end of season. With that being said it is a large area and if you are willing to travel a decent distance off the...