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by dan » Wed May 09, 2018 11:50 am » in Deer Hunting

I got some shocking and devastating news today... A man, a real man, my friend, Stanley Schmidt passed away yesterday.
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View first unread post Short tutorial on reading topo maps.

Last post by Pberry07 « Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:30 pm
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by Stanley » Tue Nov 19, 2013 3:54 am

There have been a lot of questions on topos and what they will do/not do, for the scouting part of hunting. So I though I'd start this thread on how...
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View first unread post Briarbuster Pants

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by HunterBob » Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:48 am

So I've been scouting here in the South in the thick stuff more than I have in previous years. Finding some good sign on the ridgetops in the midst...

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View first unread post Not an Everyday Sight

Last post by Dewey « Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:29 am
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by seazofcheeze » Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:33 am

Went to a new area that I can hunt elk in with the permit I drew this year. Didn't see any elk, but did see quite a few big horn rams :shock: and a...

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View first unread post Swamp scouted yesterday. (Pic heavy)

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by Seeker529 » Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:21 pm

Decided to dive into a swamp yesterday to this one lone tree that was maybe 8” diameter that was maybe 180 yards off hard land..it’s not a cattail...

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View first unread post Imo you can't just use mobile apps for e-scouting

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by tbunao » Sat Jun 27, 2020 2:22 am

It amazes me to see so many people on social media complaining about the maps on their mobile apps. They strictly rely on these apps. Maybe someday...
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View first unread post deer bedding and party balloons

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by ghoasthunter » Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:58 am

i have been noticing something thats kind of funny every time i find good deer bedding i find balloons in the area. i thought about it and its the...
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View first unread post Glassed up a few bucks (Video)

Last post by PK_ « Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:08 am
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by seazofcheeze » Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:37 am

I've been out on two dedicated glassing missions. I took along the phone skope and the spotter and got some footage of some solid whitetail and mule...

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View first unread post Critique my map scouting

Last post by Tennhunter3 « Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:30 am
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by Randtheman » Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:20 am

I'm 2 years into beast style hunting and trying to connect the dots. One thing that I need to improve on is map scouting. This map is from the hills...
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View first unread post Creating ~3' Contours in River Bottom Topos

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by Dpierce72 » Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:14 am

Caveat: I don't work for Caltopo and I'm in no way claiming to be an expert. This has worked for me, but I'm hopeful someone with even more expertise...
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View first unread post Gypsy Moth caterpiller

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by Dingler3 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:48 am

So it looks like all my scouting of acorns, apples, crab apples, and any other mast tree has been lost. Thank you to this invasive species. So now...

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View first unread post Narrowing down Florida food sources

Last post by PK_ « Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:07 pm
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by SwampApe » Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:54 am

Besides acorns, what food sources are you other Florida guys looking for? There is so much browse down here I feel like they can just walk wherever...

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View first unread post Isolated Ridges

Last post by Tennhunter3 « Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:48 am
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by funderburk » Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:49 pm

Wanted to share some intel I’ve found to be pretty consistent in the hills. Isolated ridges that are conducive to point bedding most likely have...
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View first unread post Moon says this week?

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by mheichelbech » Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:18 pm

In my area, just north of Louisville, KY, I have notice deer being out around 6-7 in the evenings in several fields around here. On the way home this...

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View first unread post southern Michigan EHD?

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by Groundpounder » Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:10 pm

got out today to check on a few large wild berry patches. All three are on public that I hunt or have hunted very nearby in the past.

opening the...

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View first unread post Identify This track

Last post by Marshbuster89 « Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:18 pm
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by Cutter » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:05 am

What made this track?

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View first unread post What do you look for in an aerial photo?

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by BackWoodsHunter » Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:22 am

Hey guys, I am new to the idea of hunting public land that hasn't been scouted much. I have found some good pieces and after much time on this site I...
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View first unread post Bedding in pines

Last post by BA-IV « Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:24 am
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by Wamby211 » Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:00 pm

I have read and watched all kinds of info on hunting beds on hills and in marshes but was wondering about how to hunt them in pines. I have always...

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View first unread post Extremely Detailed Topo Maps - 5ft DEM

Last post by Elite « Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:39 am
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by benallgood » Thu Jun 18, 2020 3:21 am

I saw some posts relating to LIDAR maps, but if anyone is interested in getting extremely detailed topo maps to find terrain features that don't show...

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View first unread post Early Season Trail Cameras

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by funderburk » Sat May 30, 2020 11:48 pm

Where are you guys putting your cameras in hopes of locating an opening day kill?

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View first unread post Buck exit trails?

Last post by Quest1001 « Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:04 am
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by Quest1001 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:02 am

There is three clumps of red brush inside a cattail swamp I believe to be buck bedding. The brush is elevated 6 inches above the water level and the...

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View first unread post Big Woods Clear Cut

Last post by funderburk « Sat May 30, 2020 11:46 pm
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by Cchez » Fri May 29, 2020 4:00 am

Got around to scouting another area that had been on my mind finally. This clear cut is 1.5 years old, and I know the area has some pretty good bucks...

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View first unread post Summer Scouting For Early Season Bucks?

Last post by PK_ « Wed May 27, 2020 1:16 am
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by Trailred518 » Tue May 26, 2020 9:18 pm

New to the forum. Super stoked to be able to get input from other guys with the same passion for gettin after these whitetails! I'm interested to...

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View first unread post In-season scouting

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by tgreeno » Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:11 pm

I know in-season scouting is a huge factor in Dan's & many beast's success. IMO...many of my areas won't really let me "scout" them...
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View first unread post Vantage POINTS

Last post by justdirtyfun « Wed May 20, 2020 4:52 am
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by funderburk » Sat May 16, 2020 4:48 am

There seems to be a specific land feature that mature bucks regularly gravitate towards based on the advantage they offer — points . With that in...

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View first unread post Whats this green stuff???

Last post by Tribute80 « Mon May 18, 2020 9:12 am
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by Tribute80 » Mon May 18, 2020 2:46 am

Doing some google scouting. Wondering what this light green stuff is? Is it standing water with trash on top of it? Bog? I'm pretty sure the stuff...

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