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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.

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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.

Gee these are some of the things I did last Saturday . I gess when it was stated scouting, some people thought that was pattering deer movement in June. I see why some people would think that was a waste of time. When I say scout to a fellow hunter that could be many things that a hunter must do year round in the woods!

Hatchet Jack

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ORIGINAL: BTBowhunter

No such thing as a bad day or a wasted day in the woods eh Jack?:D.

Yes Sir BT!!

Hatchet Jack

I do agree with maybe checking stand sites, clearing tree limbs or moving a stand in early summer. I guess, I just consider scouting looking for new stand sites or patterning deer.

Some guys like to spend time in their areas.

That's all understandable

I like to base my stands around food sources

Whether a tree is dropping acorns or apples determines if I'll put a stand there.

I never was a trophy hunter. I just like venison.

A hunter definitely needs to scout to be successful