Questions for anyone willing to share a little knowledge. My sons and I are going to try some public land hunts this season. I have been doing a lot of research on scouting lately but everything I read or hear is kinda vague on details. We went and scouted a 900 acre forest filled with trails today. I found lots of spots that were about 1.5 miles away from the parking lot that look good but are right on the trails or dirt roads. Everything else was thick brush. Could you set up on a trail and expect any success?
I did see some tracks but nothing I could see off of the trails. Looked for water also but with all the rain lately it is all over the place. I saw a couple of small 100' x 100' fields, but they are right on the roads.
This is my first year trying any real scouting and the info can be overwhelming and I am finding it hard to make sense of anything. This will be the first time hunting for my 9 y/o so I am trying to find some good spots. Any info would be helpful,
TIA
I did see some tracks but nothing I could see off of the trails. Looked for water also but with all the rain lately it is all over the place. I saw a couple of small 100' x 100' fields, but they are right on the roads.
This is my first year trying any real scouting and the info can be overwhelming and I am finding it hard to make sense of anything. This will be the first time hunting for my 9 y/o so I am trying to find some good spots. Any info would be helpful,
TIA