Late-Season Deer Hunting and Scouting Tactics With Anthony Heller

The Fair Chase Podcast

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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