Learn how to scout for deer! This is a two-part event where you will learn how to scout a new property for the purposes of deer hunting.
This event will be broken into two sessions:
An online Zoom session where we will cover “e-scouting” using OnX
An in-person woods walk to look for deer sign
In our woods walk, we will specifically be discussing and looking for:
Various types of deer sign including tracks, trails, scat, rubs and scrapes
How to identify where deer are feeding
Deer bedding
Terrain features a deer hunter should be looking for
How to choose a location to set up a stand or blind
How to think about access to your stand/blind the day of the hunt
How to use OnX in the field while scouting
When you should scout
The event will take place on private land in Westchester County on Sat, August 16 starting at 10AM. We will not be providing transportation but will help with coordinating carpools. Lunch will be provided. The Zoom event will happen one evening the week prior to the woods walk.
This event is limited to 30 mentees and is open to all to apply. Preference will be given to BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women applicants.
Applications are due by end of day August 3rd.