ORIGINAL: Cornelius08

I dont scout deer movement patterns in early summer. I scout terrain and topography on new lands Ive not yet set foot on, the elevation changes, how the ridges run, finding the thickets, possible mast producing trees to check on later, last years rubs, signs of others hunting in the area by finding permanent stands, scarred up trees from climbers, shooting lanes cut etc... and I also do preparations in already known areas that i can do ahead of time like moving fallen large limbs or downed trees etc that might change movement.

I'll search out more exact stand sites etc. based on early scouting and possibly add others later on late summer scouting. I find potential climbing stand trees and also use lockons. I then usually set stands in Late August having some in place for early season and others will not be touched until about Oct 25 or so. I only archery hunt, but always keep a few escape route type spots in mind in case Ive had a bad year, and I have to carry the bowtech the Monday after Thanksgiving.