Most of my scouting is done via the office window as my office looks onto the farm I hunt. I'm somewhat limited where I can get a ladder stand so I don't have to scout much. Keep in mind, I live in a residential neighborhood that borders this 20+ acre farm. Only a few people know I hunt back here and I don't care to make it well know. I'm well within the laws of PA hunting and I am not doing anything wrong, I just don't want to create a 'problem'.

This past summer, a new family moved in and now every morning, this woman takes her dog for a run thru the field. It's frustrating but technically, I can't say anything. She isn't on my property but she is really screwing me up. I'm fairly certain she never spoke to the landowner and asked for permission. I spent most of my hunting last season on early morning hunts from sunup until about 7:50 and then would climb down and be at work by 8 (I work out of the house.)

I'm not seeing the deer likeI was and when I do, they are usually spooked and trotting thru. School starts tomorrow, so I am hoping this ends the early morning walks. I guess time will tell.