when you guys scout
 

do you guys where camo, and use scentfree stuff, or do you just go in and look for sign, rubs, bedding areas, and all that good stuff

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I try to do it way before season opens and I use cameras, feeders,etc. to get a good idea of what is there. Sometimes I find a spot during season and then I will try to get setup over there asap and give it a try

rick

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It depends on the time of year. If it is during the season I try to leave as little impact on the area as possible. If it is not during the season, then I don't worry about it.

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thanks guys, keep it coming

RE: when you guys scout
 

I often hear about deer knowing the difference between the guy cutting wood, walking with his wife, picking apples............and the guy actually HUNTING him.

If that's the case (jury's still out as far as I'm concerned).......why would we wear camo and act in a concealatory/predatory manner?

I think this is a good question.

RE: when you guys scout
 

I do not.

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I have in the past, but dont think I will this year.

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This is probably only the case in agricultural areas where humans are often working in the area. In my case I hunt Wildlife Management Areas and deeper woods types of areas that don't see much human intrusion except during hunting season. So in the case of these deer, you would think they are spooked by human scent because it is not a norm and is only present during hunting season.

I always try go scent free. Why risk spooking a buck out of the area?

RE: when you guys scout
 

Feb, Mar and Apr. no scent controlor cammo.

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I was hanging stands yesterday. 95 degrees outside, they don't make enough scent elimination spray. Hanging stands is the only reason why I am in the woods this time of year, I do most of my scouting in Jan, Feb and March. I do a lot of glassing from roads in July, Aug, and Sep. I figure I will get in, get done what needs to be done, stink the place up for a day, get out and don't come back until mid Oct. Like I said, when you are sweating your butt off, there is nothing you can do.

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Depends on if I'm leaving anyhing behind. Or sometimes I want to spook deer to see how they escape. With that info the next season works out well.

Typically I don't scout the same way I hunt. I don't want to edgucate the game. Seems like they have good memories. When I return it's in a whole different mode.

Your trying to find deer when scouting, if ya don't spook them you might never know they're there.

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Its probably better to, but i dont

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It is too hot and I am sweating too much in the summer to worry about scent control, soI just go out before or after work and get it done.