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08-15-2008, 10:27 AM

HuntingEd

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Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: Eastern Shore MD

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To Late to Scout

Ok, I have an area that I want to hunt on opening day, an oak flat bordered on 3 sides by bedding area, if I'm blessed w/ a good wind I'll be there.

I havnt been near that area since march, I'm dying to sneak through it to see if the oaks are loaded w/ acorns or not (fertilized them last fall

) I also want to snip some limbs as a trail to my tree.

Season is 4 weeks away, should I just wait till opening day for the suprise??

08-15-2008, 10:29 AM

jkcmerg

Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: Northern WI

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RE: To Late to Scout

IMO..if you want to hunt it in 4 weeks, i would get in now and do your thing....

08-15-2008, 10:32 AM

GMMAT

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RE: To Late to Scout

Ed:

I'm going in tomorrow morning (nearer to lunchtime)to do the same thing.....same scenario. I'm doing this in 2 different spots.

I'm not worried in the least.

08-15-2008, 09:37 PM

demoIL

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Join Date: Jul 2006

Location: Monroe County, IL

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RE: To Late to Scout

Not at all.. Patterns will change somewhat once corn and beans come out. Then change again when we get closer to fall.. I have cameras out and I'm watching from adistance. Scout till you hunt (just don't get too close too much) then once your hunting scout while hunting...