heres what i would do buy a slate call as soon as you can and start practicing either slate or bow call whatever you prefer. As for scouting goes...YES!! look for where areas are like cleared out where the turkey have been searching for food it kinda look like a bunch of deer scraps all over. and if you can go out early and find their roosting tree that i think is a key factor. To kinda them in their roost in the morning you can use a turkey locator, crow call, or owl call they have all worked for me. if you have anymore questions just ask. glad to help.