Digital Scouting Priorities to Locate Public Land Whitetails!

In this video Chad and Cameron sit down to discuss where to start when digital scouting or E-scouting for public land whitetails. For a lot of people, boots on the ground scouting for out of state hunting trips is not an option, so knowing what to look for when digital scouting for big public land bucks is key!
Keep in mind a few things when figuring out where to start looking. First, if you're hunting public land, having options to multiple public land spots is important. If one spot is over pressured or doesn't look like it did on the map, having a few other options can save the hunt.
Also, DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH THE MAP! Just because the map looks great for whitetails doesn't mean they are going to be there. So keep an open mind and give yourself options!
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[@craigsmith7101]

For me it's all about competition with other hunters and of course being in a state or unit with a high success record. I look for: #1. Degree of difficulty. The more difficult the the initial access ,the less people will try to access. If you have to climb a couple steep hills as soon as you start it will thin out the competition. #2 look for places that have very small access from a public road and open up to several square miles and the best features are over a mile back. Also thins out the competition. #3 Distance from a town or city. In South Dakota I drive well over an hour from the closest town. I generally truck camp and stay in a spot for 2-4 days then go to a town and stay in a hotel for a night then back out for 2-4 days.

[@chadsyl23]

Very good tips

[@wyattgardner3552]

I typically hunt private. I hunt public land where I waterfowl hunt. I've learned that a big buck never has dry hooves. I will stay along the edge of swamps, creeks, and ravines

[@bradcrook223]

Great to hear your perspectives…good stuff 👍🏼. Thank you guys for all you do for the hunting industry.

[@chadsyl23]

Thanks Brad! Those words mean a lot. Good luck this year!

[@dualthreatoutdoors]

We have a new look Chad for 2022 with the goatee!

[@user-pj3ev6of9c]

wish you guys would make a video going more in depth about why and how its easy to find beds in hill country on maps. Love the video. Great basic info!

[@raymondderr4797]

Excellent job guys!!!

[@chadsyl23]

We had Tony Peterson on the podcast talking about his e-scouting strategy. That will drop soon on the Exodus podcast

[@chrisweber5041]

October here in Michigan can’t come fast enough! Good job, guys 🏹 🦌

[@bucwacka]

#1 priority for me is where to park!

[@TNTWARRIOR007]

This video is by far the best rundown of the basics I’ve seen. I went from being completely lost as a new hunter before I watched it to being confident that I at least know what to look for and can get started practicing.

[@ericr634]

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[@robertdeis132]

One thing I try to utilize is looking at no more than 10% of the property to save time and narrow down what should be the best of what the land has to offer.

[@chadsyl23]

Very good tip!

[@robertdeis132]

Also don’t for get pressure. How far away are major city and towns from the property and how far away is your spot from parking.

[@camthecameraman5096]

The best part of traveling to new areas is what you learn when you get there! What are your e-scouting priorities when you’re traveling?

[@dualthreatoutdoors]

Terrain Features, access and habitat

[@beforethehunt]

Terrain diversity with decent access

[@archeryonly5629]

👍

[@dennybirchfield]

Food is king Habitat change means food deer will be there