The whitetail addicts guide to postseason scouting hes the guy who arrives at the country general store every year, pulling his truck up to the curb as onlookers peer into the bed. Top 10 spring turkey scouting tips grand view outdoors. Steve, and the guides at itb are always on the lookout for deer movement and sign. By scouting this way, you are scouting smart and not giving the deer a lot of opportunities to pattern you. If you want to capitalize on the long offseason, now is the perfect time to download onx, put your virtual boots on the ground, and start escouting. Some hardcore whitetail hunters take their summer scouting a step further after locating these safe fields and set up observation stands to watch the buck they are after. Whitetail hunting is divided between the haves and havenots. American whitetail is the most interesting and complete deer hunting book i have read. Yeah, we killed a book buck off that stand back when bush 41 was president. This is any activity involving extensive time and effort in close proximity to whitetails. Same ohio giant moving in july, within the hour of the red moon time from the moonguide. I got my first lesson in deer scouting from a gentleman named ray bimber while we were sitting in front of a potbellied wood stove in a hunting camp. Advanced scouting for whitetails by judd cooney books on.
Whitetail scouting tips as this fall progresses and transitions into winter, we are going to closely evaluate what it means to be a devoted whitetail hunter 365 days a year and what common thread binds us all together in our successes. Seasoned whitetail hunter steve bartylla serves as a personal trainer with his new book, big buck secrets, divulging insider tips on scouting and sharing hunting tactics that will help the average hunter take his or her craft to the next level. Leave the hard work behind, because here is a proven scouting tip to help you locate mature bucks in 2 days or less. If your not seeing deer while your hunting, try some of these tips and tactics for scouting that perfect tree stand. Tips and tactics for hunting eastern whitetails american hunter. My favorite book on scouting stories and adventures. The mention of scouting for whitetail is likely to conjure up a multitude of ideas and interpretations. Jimmy holt, host of the tennessee outdoorsmen for the entrylevel deer hunter all the way to the expert, american whitetail is loaded with information. The northeastmidwest territories of whitetail deer. In addition, while spring scouting for whitetail deer, hunters will be doing so under game conditions. I lean to more traditional scouting tactics, but you may wish to use trail. For us whitetail addicts, this melting of the snow means its time to get serious about spring scouting.
Too many buck scouting tips focus on the present and not the past. It doesnt have to be that way, at least according to dan perez, ceo of whitetail properties. Getting the grunt work done now will ensure that you do not pressure that trophy whitetail this fall. Stalking whitetail deer is difficult, but occasionally, you can get in their way and have a buck walk step up to the plate. Revealing buck of a lifetime strategies since 2005. It starts each year with pre season scouting and really never ends. Deer scouting is a skill that is learned after many seasons in the field hunting, and guiding hunts for trophy bucks. So here are 12 tips to help you scout successfully this year.
Featuring essential information on the latest equipment and an indepth study of whitetail deer characteristics, habitats, and behavior, this definitive resource is packed with helpful photos, diagrams, and charts. Use these 5 tips to help you scout for whitetails while you are in the woods spring turkey hunting. Elk scouting tips scouting for a diy elk hunt pure hunting. The big book of whitetail by gary clancy overdrive. Bedding areas can be easy to locate as long as you put in the. Every time you head into a hunting property, your presence. Second, you have to understand the biology and behavior of whitetails. The advantages to spring scouting are many, so hit the woods now to solidify your chances of filling your tag next season. Highly efficient buck scouting tip successfully scouting for bucks on a new chunk of ground doesnt actually take as much time as you may think. Thank you for the great tips to be able to scout out the next buck better. Steve phelps has mastered the art of scouting illinois.
Scouting is the most important work you will do all year in your quest for whitetail success. Upon acquiring an unfamiliar a piece of ground for whitetail hunting, scouting must begin before stepping onto the ground to hunt. Hunting and scouting for elk is exciting and challenging, however the challenge and. Hunters arrive on friday afternoons where we provide pre scouting information and take you to your designated properties. Eberharts whitetail workshops are not land management workshops but rather are teaching workshops for hunters with the desire to take trophy bucks whether hunting public, knockondoors for free permission, family owned, leased, managed or manipulated properties, or even if. And for the whitetail elite, scouting is a yearround proposition.
If you are a whitetail fanatic, scouting for whitetails isnt something you take lightly. Leave the hard work behind, because here is a proven scouting tip to help you locate. Dead buck scouting tips whitetail habitat solutions. Every hunter secretly wishes he or she could display a trophy buck at some time during their hunting career. The whitetails winter woods are a virtual blueprint for the upcoming season and the daily movement patterns of the deer in the area, revealing security cover that is otherwise obscured by the massive brush and food it offers in the fall. Schmidt deals with deer hunting a little more generally than the trophy hunting books. How to scout for trophy whitetail deer and tips for scouting thereof. In other words, information gathered regarding doe bedding areas, travel corridors, food sources, escape routes, rub lines, and so on, will likely hold true the following year. Advanced scouting for whitetails ebook written by judd cooney. Tips on scouting for elk on public land elk scouting tips. When it comes to deer hunting, perhaps no game is more vexing than the. A trio of whitetail guides and outfitters divulge some of their secrets to successful preseason deer scouting. First, you can scout at this time without worrying about the pressure you put on deer.
This investigative process provides the hunter with the clues whitetails leave behind. The term scouting gets thrown around kind of loosely these days. Were finally getting some warm weather up here in michigan and the monthslong blanket of snow is quickly disappearing. Later this year well hunt the rut in this classic midwestern whitetail country, but first we need to find the right place to hunt. Gerald almys guide to scouting for whitetail deer field. Guides guide to preseason whitetailed deer scouting. Successfully scouting for bucks on a new chunk of ground doesnt actually take as much time as you may think. Public land scouting tips small property enhancements midwest whitetail the public land crew heads out to a new property that they have never hunted. Along the way, they give public land scouting tips on what to look for when going into a new area. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read advanced scouting for whitetails. December 25, 2019 january 1, 2020, january 1820, 2020, and february 1517, 2020. A proven 12step guide to scouting less and hunting more schmidt, dan on. Many hunters think that before the season, all you need to do is take a walk in the woods, find some tracks here and there, maybe a few deer droppings, and presto.
Rich guys buy and lease the best properties or book hunts with expensive outfitters while joe sixpacks are left to grind it out on public land. Once youve done your scouting and have pinpointed key areas to concentrate on, hang stands and place ground blinds early. How to scout whitetail deer seans outdoor adventures. Its not a matter of wanting to gloat, but just a desire to succeed. This video teaches you some of the basics on what to look for deer sign and how to analyze it when scouting for a good hunting spot. Scouting in the snow is a good way to locate bedding areas. Even though i am immersed within a full time whitetail career, i still have to be highly efficient with the amount of scouting time i. A plat book contains top view property boundaries of each tract of ground, accompanied with the landowners name.
Every bowhunter has his or her strategy for scouting and depending on the type of terrain and whether the location is eastern, southern, midwestern or western, there are a multitude of methods that will work effectively. This can guide you through travel corridors you had overlooked because you were scouting. Tears filled my eyes as i sat next to the buck and stared across the hollow with my good friend colin sitting 10 to my right. Hunting whitetails in the big woods isnt easy, but these tips will help you locate a target buck. When to start and when to stop scouting for deer season. Scouting for trophy whitetail deer scouting is mandatory for the serious whitetail hunter, who seeks to harvest mature bucks on a consistent basis. Scouting for whitetail through the season 365 whitetail. Eberharts whitetail workshop john eberhart whitetail. The big book of whitetail presents all the best tips, techniques, and strategies you need to be a successful hunter. Like clockwork each fall, he somehow pulls a big one out of the swamp and arrives to show off his trophy. Highly efficient buck scouting tips whitetail habitat.
There are a lot of good tips in this book and especially for the normal hunter. Be as unobtrusive as possible, yet you may find that deer have moved or are concentrating on a new food source. Something many hunters dont realize is that the late winter and early spring months offers some of the best deer scouting opportunities of the year. Postseason scouting for whitetails 11 reasons to start. Winter whitetail scouting tips legendary whitetails.
Even the savviest whitetail hunters, who think they know every trick in the book, get outwitted by a mature whitetail buck every season. How to escout for public land whitetails meateater hunting. It was a moment of sadness, joy, accomplishment and relief. Fall is fast approaching and soon it will be time to put away your shorts and pick up the hoyt or browning in preparation for bugling bull elk. Scouting publicland mountain bucks petersens bowhunting. In this video on how to scout whitetail deer, you learn how i approach scouting during each season of the year. Earlier this month i spent a weekend scouting and shed hunting with milliken on his home turf in westcentral illinois. Postseason scouting for whitetails 11 reasons to start scouting for next season now.
He has had writing published in quality whitetails, bowhunter magazine and north american whitetail magazine. Best deer hunting tips revealed in big buck secrets. Scouts love skiing and snowboarding at whitetail resort. Hunting is a complicated sport because so many factors can. Instead, whitetail access is the tale of a year in which chris lives a dream that many of. These two simple words make sense, not only for the scouts, but for everyone everywhere. Duckbuckgoose phj prostaff cincinnati, oh so the hunting season is over, now what. Milliken is a land specialist with whitetail properties a realestate company that deals some of the best deer hunting land in the country and its his job to assess properties and predict how trophy bucks will utilize them. If you would like a ton of tips for archery and bowhunting whitetailed deer. Big buck secrets, from krause publications, is available at. Whether ive hunted giant chunks of public land in oh, pa and mi, or have been scouting a clients private parcel for a 1 to 2 day hunting design, speed matters.
Here is a sevenstep plan to kill a giant whitetail next season. You can find his work in a variety of places, but the best place to go is or visit his instagram or facebook page. Whitetail deer hunting tips in wisconsin 9 matching. Unless you or your family own hundreds of acres of farmland, thats probably where you are hunting. A proven 12step guide to scouting less and hunting more. Scouting illinois deer scouting pre season scouting. Excludes holiday periods for the 201920 season which are as follows.
A trip to the county farm service bureau to purchase a plat book is recommended. One of the best ways to do your preseason scouting is to ask for, and then lock up, permission to access private land early. He gives many tips for hunting the big woods and public grounds. Scouting is an integral part of my yearly deer hunting experience. First, and most obviously, great tips and ideas for tagging big bucks are featured in detail throughout. We will brief you on movements and help formulate a strategy based on the weather and conditions. So if you want to build the hunters version of a michelangelo masterpiece and put a trophy buck on your wall, you need to put in the hard work starting with postseason scouting. Issues influencing additional costs will be travel days, flights or driving distance, overnight stays and the amount of hunters that attend. Whitetail deer hunting tips often result in a hunter earning bragging rights if he shoots a larger buck. Food is everywhere, the hunting pressure is off, and the stress of growing. You do this by year round scouting, observing deer in the field and by actually hunting. In whitetail access, chris eberhart takes a different approach to a whitetail hunting book than he and his father did with precision bowhunting and thier other more instructional based books.
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