Chapter 3 – Scouting and Sign
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Overview
Finding and reading turkey sign is a skill that takes years of experience to hone. In this chapter, we help you shorten the learning curve by breaking down different types of sign such as tracks, scat, scratching, and strut marks. We also explain how to determine if the sign was left by a hen or gobbler.
You’ll learn what to look for on a map to find more turkeys, including habitat diversity and topographic features. Chapter 3 will help you understand which onX Hunt map layers and tools are most useful for turkey hunting so you can confidently develop a strategy before you ever set foot in the woods.
Course
With tips for e-scouting and boots-on-the-ground scouting, this chapter will help you distinguish gobbler from hen sign, understand what certain types of turkey sign mean, and effectively use the Hunt App in the woods. We discuss:
- Tracks, Scratching, Scat, and Strut Marks.
- Locating Turkey Habitat and Using Topography to Your Advantage.
- Pinpointing Gobblers With Compass Mode.
- Understanding the Terrain With 3D.
- Seeing the Landscape Change With Recent Imagery.
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