haven't had time to scout
 

Been a super-busy year and looks Like I may miss opening week here in NC - Sept is typically our busiest month all year and I have been in the woods twice all year too look at land no scouting - my benefit is I use climbers exclusively - so my first few times out will be for observations - the land I have permission to hunt has a few creeks and with the temps the way they have been - this will be my first spot to check out - how would guys handle if in my shoes

RE: haven't had time to scout
 

Have you hunted it in the past or is this the first time?

If you've hunted it in the past, use your experience and knowledge. Most of the time the deer will be in the same areas over and over again...usually.

If your hunting it for the first time, go in after light and scout as you hunt. I'd hate to go into a new property in the dark and bumble around. More specifically I'd hunt late afternoons into the evenings for scouting purposes.

RE: haven't had time to scout
 

zJust what i was thinking Rob late afternoons until I see a travel pattern may be able to scout briefly this weeked couple hours - two of the trcts are brand new - one will be my 10th year but is the farthest - but if I can make the 4 hour trip will be there Sat afternoon - taken 3 bucks in the last 3 years in the first three days of the season - I love that tree

RE: haven't had time to scout
 

Man I'd love that tree too..:)