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Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby virginiashadow » Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:02 am

I am heading out Saturday or Sunday to do some scouting. It snowed about five inches yesterday so I should have an ideal amount of snow on the ground when I scout (maybe 2-3 inches).

How do you all use the snow to scout? Do you find that the late season travel routes that you find in the snow to be accurate for the following late season or even early season next year? Thanks for any advice gentlemen.

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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby Black Squirrel » Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:06 am

VS, Brandon just asked a similar question. Here is a link.viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4235
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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby virginiashadow » Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:11 am

Thanks Black, I did not even see it. I will take a look at it.
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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby Black Squirrel » Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:02 am

virginiashadow wrote:Thanks Black, I did not even see it. I will take a look at it.

No Problem VS, enjoy the snow! I think you can always learn stuff by following tracks, if you pay attention as you go.
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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby Edcyclopedia » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:50 am

Kind of similar thread...

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4037
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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby HelpImStuckInMyTree » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:59 pm

I'm a relatively lazy scouter...I do a fair amount of glassing, but, when it comes to boots on the ground scouting, I could do a better job. Now, I do more than some that I know, and, more now than I have, in years past, but, still could improve.

With that said, I follow tracts, backwards. Starting at the food source or well know trail intersection, I'll follow tracts back in an attempt to expose other, less traveled trails, in woods food sources, water, bedding, etc, etc. Pretty basic, for me.

I actually need to do this a bit where I live.
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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby Indianahunter » Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:09 am

Momma always said you could tell a lot about a person by they shoes. Where they goin, Where they been.....Sorry, That just popped in my head. 17 years later and still learning from Forrest :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Using snow as a scouting tool...how do you use it?

Unread postby CatfishJack » Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:10 pm

Getting out anytime to scout is worthwhile, but here in Minnesota, when the snow finally melts in march/april, that is the time to be out. The fall activity is preserved all winter. Snow scouting tells me where the deer are in the winter and the trails, but it is best for me to scout last falls activity. Subsequently, in the winter I just roam to learn the land and rubs and trails are added bonuses. I get serious about scouting early april.


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