Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast! Today, we talk with Anthony Heller about deer hunting and tactics for scouting all year. Here's what we discussed: - Anthony discusses his successful hunting season in 2023 - Anthony explains his approach to late-season scouting and hunting, focusing on finding new areas and potential deer movement. - We discuss how late-season scouting allows for exploring new ground and discovering interesting spots. - Anthony emphasizes the need to identify personal hunting goals and understand when one can dedicate time to hunting. - We talk about scouting in January, February, and March, focusing on travel corridors, pinch points, and scrapes. - We cover the misconception that scrapes are only active in October, providing examples of bucks hitting scrapes in January. - Anthony talks about the importance of having multiple hunting plans for increased consistency and success. - We discuss Anthony’s process for scouting a new 10,000-acre piece, starting with e-scouting - We emphasize the importance of on-the-ground scouting after e-scouting to evaluate potential hunting spots. - Anthony details four crucial elements to consider when scouting: sign, food sources, bedding, and access routes. - Anthony advocates for pushing deeper into terrain during late-season scouting to discover overlooked productive spots. - We discuss the impact of human pressure on deer behavior and the significance of locating areas unaffected by hunting pressure. - Anthony stresses the need for consistent and thorough scouting, emphasizing the benefits of spring scouting. Sponsor Links: SAVE 20 % on your next Vortex purchase Promo code: TFC20 https://bit.ly/3sXoAJp SAVE 10% on TrophyLine Tree Saddles gear Promo code: TFC 10 https://bit.ly/3nN4aKu SAVE 30% on your next TUO purchase Promo code: TFC30 https://bit.ly/40yj1gL