Sam Ubl wrote:Summer is the best time to run trail cameras and take some inventory on your local herd. On ground I'm familiar with, the only tracks I leave are the ones I make running cameras, or, occasionally pre-hanging a stand or two. There are circumstances, however, that leave you with little choice but to scout during summer, like new rights to a piece you've never hunted before. In this case, I would definitely go out for a walk, but I think it's a good idea to do as much aerial imagery scouting as possible before you step foot on the land so you can have a plan of attack once you're there in person. Go to those spots you highlighted, rather than walking every inch if you can help it. You'll observe a lot in the first season and you can adjust based on those observations mid-season, OR, you can make adjustments in winter/spring the following year in preparation for your next season.
I really don't like to disturb summer patterns if at all possible.
Good post