The Fair Chase Podcast

Late-Season Deer Hunting and Scouting Tactics With Anthony Heller

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Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast! 

 

Today, we talk with Anthony Heller about deer hunting and tactics for scouting all year.  

 

Here's what we discussed: 

  • Anthony discusses his successful hunting season in 2023
  • Anthony explains his approach to late-season scouting and hunting, focusing on finding new areas and potential deer movement.
  • We discuss how late-season scouting allows for exploring new ground and discovering interesting spots.
  • Anthony emphasizes the need to identify personal hunting goals and understand when one can dedicate time to hunting.
  • We talk about scouting in January, February, and March, focusing on travel corridors, pinch points, and scrapes.
  • We cover the misconception that scrapes are only active in October, providing examples of bucks hitting scrapes in January.
  • Anthony talks about the importance of having multiple hunting plans for increased consistency and success.
  • We discuss Anthony’s process for scouting a new 10,000-acre piece, starting with e-scouting
  • We emphasize the importance of on-the-ground scouting after e-scouting to evaluate potential hunting spots.
  • Anthony details four crucial elements to consider when scouting: sign, food sources, bedding, and access routes.
  • Anthony advocates for pushing deeper into terrain during late-season scouting to discover overlooked productive spots.
  • We discuss the impact of human pressure on deer behavior and the significance of locating areas unaffected by hunting pressure.
  • Anthony stresses the need for consistent and thorough scouting, emphasizing the benefits of spring scouting.



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