The best time to scout for next hunting season is from January through March.  You can move freely through the woods without any worry of disturbing any deer that you wouldn't want to spook before the season begins. Even if you jump a buck and it runs off, it will have plenty of time to forget about you and return to the area before next fall.  Sign also stands out more clearly now than in the thick, bright foliage of late summer and fall.  Again, take plenty of notes.

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