Summer Scouting

[Marcus.smith620]

I have read some things on here about summer scouting and that most people just glass deer, but don't go into areas for one reason, or another, but is it really that detrimental to take a look at a new spot, or spot that you know already this late into the summer? By the time bow season starts, in Wisconsin, you have two months for things to "settle" down. I'm mainly looking for old rub lines, access points, used runways, and things other than just beds. Thoughts?

[Jdw]

I will scout new areas about any time of year. But if I know a good buck is using the area I am as careful as possible not to let him know I am after him.

If you need the info go in (one time) and get it. If you know the area already leave it alone.

[Marcus.smith620]

Has anyone through their own experiences tells them not to go in there because they've seen deer completely leave? I know Dan has spoken about hunting a spot no more than three times in a season (three times in about a three month span) because he will most likely move away for a while if you over hunt it so I wouldn't think going in at the summer midpoint would do any damage.