A Buddy and me spent 4 days in the Athens area in Mar 12. The trip down was worth the effort. It ansered alot of questions. Probably the same ones you guys have. Mrbb gave you good info and I,ll add that if you call the Athens office @ 740-753-0101 they will send you a free welcome package with some maps and where to get started. You can than order the pacific topo map in the area you want to scout. An believe me wyf is a very large area. Also be prepared for some big steap ridges. I have no idea how you would get a deer out of some of those areas. I talk to local hunters when I was there and the pressure is big. The only way to get away from all the other hunters is to go in further. It looked like a great place, saw plenty of sign. Hope this was helpful. Good luck to Yah!