SIT AND LEARN

Coming across new property to hunt is getting tough to do every year. If you lucked into a new piece of property, hopefully, had time to scout before the season opener. Unfortunately, time is not always on our side, and we might not have the time to scout.

If you did not have the time to scout new property that you recently gained permission to hunt, and your hunting days are limited, you can still have a successful hunt. Or maybe you are planning a do-it-yourself hunt out of state and did not have the time to travel out during the pre-season and look around. Many hunters are discouraged by the idea of not having time to properly scout. There are still ways to quickly scout the area without disturbing the deer.

Do not get in a hurry. Too many hunters make the mistake of going in the area full-bore and start looking