In this podcast episode, Chris and Angelo discuss late summer and early season scouting for hunting. They talk about preparing gear, fixing equipment, and troubleshooting camera issues early enough to practice with them after the changes are made. They also share their experiences in scouting and finding sign such as historic rubs and scrapes.

Your hosts emphasize the importance of keeping it simple; looking for fresh sign and paying attention to changes in the terrain are some key points of discussion in this week’s episode. They also discuss the significance of access points and travel corridors in scouting, making sure to PLAN AHEAD for early success. The Boys continue the discussion on early season scouting and the benefits of hunting fresh sign including rubs, scrapes, feed sign, active feed trees, scat, and more.

Angelo and Chris go on to discuss how they use their scouting from this time period to plan out their early season hunting strategies. They talk about using historical data and fresh sign to pattern deer, accessing properties properly, using the wind to your advantage, and using water sources as a scouting, access, and hunting tactic. They also emphasize the importance of setting goals, mentally preparing for the hunt, and being in the right mindset when taking a shot. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Tri-State Tri-Fecta challenge, where hunters aim to harvest a deer in three different states.