S1-E15: How to E-scout for the Whitetail Rut

How to E-Scout for the Rut

Traditional rut hunting advice can typically be broken down into two game plans: Either you use the terrain to ambush a cruising buck, or you set up downwind of the does and wait. There’s nothing wrong with either of these strategies, but you must understand why deer are where they are right now—or at least where they should be—to capitalize on the breeding season. This is where e-scouting for the rut comes into play. Sure, you can scour...

How to E-Scout for Turkeys

This scouting article is powered by onX, creators of the best digital mapping tool for hunters. The whitetail world is eaten up with e-scouting. It’s the foundational layer to all traveling hunts and something that can give you a serious edge at home too. When it comes to turkeys, digital sleuthing isn’t nearly as prevalent, but it probably should be. Turkey behavior may seem so random, and certainly more than a few jakes and 2-year-olds will set...

How To E-Scout for Waterfowl

Waterfowl hunting has long been a pursuit that is gear and technology-intensive. Over 2,000 years ago, it was canvasback decoys made from tules and charcoal that were found in the Lovelock Cave in Nevada. In the market hunting era, it was about large punt guns that fired a pound of lead shot at a time. Now, with guns and decoys as advanced as they can be, it’s about the ability to locate birds using programs like onX. While it still takes...