SERIOUS scouting should be done immediately before the hunt...as patterns change a lot between now and then, and continue to change throughout the season as well. But, hey....who doesn't like to be in the woods whenever they can? Its a great time to look for sheds, evaluate rut sign from last fall while it's still visible, atleast locate flocks of birds and keep an eye on them...and I always look forward to hearing those first gobbles in early spring. I would never pass an opportunity to be in the woods....just don't put all your faith into what the birds are doing right now, because its WAY to early for that. Just enjoy yourself and try to learn something out there. It's time well spent!