In this episoide of "Do This Now" we dive into boots on the ground pre-scouting. We are going to scout for rut locations. Here is the quick breakdown of the steps we are going to take. 

 

1. Walk the parameters of the property, looking for and marking major runs on our mapping app. 
2. Walk the major runs back looking for doe bedding. 
3. Find doe bedding with rubs and scraps on the outside of the bedding. 
4. Walk the runs leading into the bedding back 200-300 yards to find the why. 
5. Identify your stand tree and mark the best access path. 
6. Repeat

Some other helpful resources:

DIY Sportsman - Escouting Pinch Points

The Hunting Public - Identifying Bedding

Exodus - Hill Country Bedding

Wired to Hunt - Rut Hunting 101