Try to get out in late summer before the bachelor groups of bucks break up to get an idea of what caliber of bucks are in your hunting area.Late summer and early fall deer habits can vary from early winter post frost and leaf drop.It pays to know where they hang out both times of the year.Rub lines will show where bucks travel back and forth right at pre rut and can really help pin point their core areas during the rut.Scouting right after hunting season can be productive also as you don' t have to worry about spooking the deer as much and you see where they are right during the hunting season.Even while hunting I' m scouting for knowledge on where the bucks are traveling and spending their daylight hours.Scouting early/late/and during will make you a smarter hunter.

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