RE: When Do You Start Scouting For Deer ?
Jr, I usally start about 1 month before season open's, but archery is
first, then muzzle loading and then rifle and shotgun.
The scouting reallybenefits the archer, because they are the first to
hunt the begining of the season.
I first look for tracks, trees with rubs, bedding areas and then feeding
areas. Try to use bino's if possible when you think you have spotted
tree rubs or bedding areas. Not good to be stumping all over the area
they are still using. Try to use unscented rubber boots when scouting or
hunting.
Archer's usally have a100% chancefor a real good buck.
Black Powder huntersabout 50%.
Rifle and shotgun's 25%.
This is on Wild Life Management Areas. On private property is a different ball
game.