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If you are an avid deer hunter, you know that the time to catch a glimpse of a monster buck in velvet is just around the corner. There aren’t many things better than getting close to or glass up velvet deer on a summer evening. The sun fades over the horizon, the heat dissipates, and “bachelor groups” of big bucks slowly emerge from their summertime hideouts, giving you a short window to catch a glimpse of a giant. Even though deer behavior changes drastically throughout the season, summertime scouting can get you eyes on a potential target buck for the upcoming season. Above all, summertime scouting is the perfect excuse to go on a windows-down ride in the truck with friends and family and sneak around in the woods before the season!
Summertime is one of the few times during the year when deer can be predictable. This predictable nature stems from their behavior during the summer, which revolves around food and water. If they feel safe and can get a full stomach every night, they are more likely to be feeding or around the same food source every day. Capitalizing on this behavior can provide you with a better look at what to expect for deer season. Put it this way: if you want to harvest a big buck, you have to be in his wheelhouse. Even though summer-time behavior changes, having bucks show up on your huntable piece through summer and into September consistently is undoubtedly a good sign. If you are struggling to find a velvet deer, you might consider finding a different piece of public land or a friendly landowner whose property the deer can’t resist. Do this early because it may take a little time and effort, but all it takes is one night to find a “bachelor group” or one yes from a landowner. Last, summertime scouting is easy to do. You don’t need to tromp through the mosquito-infested woods of the summer looking for fresh sign. Instead, the most successful summertime scouting trips can occur in the comfort of your car or from a distant tree line with a set of binoculars.
Bean fields are notorious for hosting velvet bucks. Soybeans provide great nutritional value to deer because they are full of protein, they are easily digestible, and they are abundant! How to tell whether the deer are feasting in a soybean field? Drive around and look for “bachelor groups” at dusk, or walk the edges and find the tops that look snipped during the day. Groups of plants that look like they are snipped are dead giveaways. Place a camera on a stake or a nearby tree and monitor the activity for a few weeks. Don’t forget to mark the bean fields with high activity. It’s easy to drive away and then forget which field you were looking at. Also, look for similarities in fields, such as elevation changes, drainage areas, or a creek bottom that runs through the woods next to the field. Try to find other spots that mirror those attributes.
Much like soybean fields, alfalfa fields become hot spots for deer in the summer. Alfalfa is high in protein, palatable, efficient in water use, and rich in vitamins and minerals. Additionally, Alfalfa is a common plant used for food plots and is especially common in the western and Midwest regions. Follow the same procedures as you would with scouting a bean field. If you have access to an alfalfa field, consider adding a water tank and a camera to monitor the hot spots.
Mineral and feed sites
If you're in an area that permits the use of supplemental feed, feed sites can be consistent honey holes for hungry deer if placed in the correct location. A good spot for these areas can be just off an intersection of two trails, a cool creek bottom, or close to a summer-time bedding area. Be sure to set a trail camera just off these sites to capture your visitors. Just be warned, hauling feed in the summer can be brutal! Try to use a pack and bring water with you.
You can start scouting for deer in the summer as early as the first of June. The most common practice this early is setting up bait sites with cameras. The real magic develops in July-August. These later months are when velvet bucks start to peak out on antler growth. The most popular time to get boots on the ground (or rubber on the road) in the summer is at dusk. Dusk is the preferred feeding time for deer. As the temps drop and the sky darkens, deer slowly creep out of their beds and trickle into food sources. I aim to hit the road one hour before sunset or be hidden away overlooking a active soybean field one hour before legal shooting light. Just be sure to play the wind and bring a seat if you want to hide out on the ground. If you do not have commitments throughout the day or it’s the weekend, you can certainly scout in the early morning. In the morning, you can expect to see deer heading towards their bedding areas. Take note of this. Also, take note of which buddies decide to sleep in!
Trail cameras help you be in the woods without being in the woods. Using cameras in conjunction with bait sites is a deadly way to hone in on deer in velvet. They also allow you to confirm which spots are hot and which aren’t, saving you valuable time and energy. If you’re a cell camera user, consider this: use SD cams throughout the summer, then switch to cell cameras to hone in on a particular buck as the season draws in. This saves you money with subscriptions. Plus, there’s no better anticipation than pulling and checking SD cards!
Binoculars are your best friend. They help you see far from the road, size up velvet bucks from a distance, and they keep you at a range where you are less likely to bust deer. Never leave home without this tool. There’s no worse feeling than seeing a big group of deer but not being able to see the details.
If you’re being sneaky on the ground, pairing binoculars with a tripod improves stability so you can see better and reduces movement. You’ll come to find out that staying on the glass for an extended period is challenging.
Much like a tripod for your binoculars, a car window-mounted spotting scope helps with stability, can keep you on target, and both of your hands free while you’re parked. Just be sure your scope is either securely attached or removed before driving lengthy distances and high speeds. The last thing you want to do is damage your gear.
Looking for a good summer workout? You can start by hauling sacks of shelled corn or mineral to a bait site. Making these trips is daunting in the heat, but a pack makes them significantly easier. Tip: Get as close as possible to the site in a vehicle with an engine, then embark on your journey.
Staying safe during hunting season is something we all strive to do. During the season, we take precautionary measures, such as wearing a tree stand harness, carrying a GPS device, being outfitted with suitable gear, or carrying a personal defense handgun. It is no different when scouting in the summer. As you’ve learned, summertime scouting often requires miles on the road and time in unfamiliar places. Ultimately, you can’t control the velvet bucks, but you can control your safety. Protecting yourself is essential, and having access to reliable means to do so is too. For this matter, check out Remington’s personal defense product lines, Remington’s HTP ammo. This product line offers personal protection ammo for over a dozen popular handguns.
Scouting deer in the summer is not only fun, but it is an easy thing to do if you want to increase the chance of a harvest in the fall. Maintain your distance, utilize available tools, and pay attention to patterns. Then use your findings to build an early-season plan. As exciting as it is to be in the woods and see big bucks, it's essential not to tip them off! Position yourself to gather just enough intel to be dangerous. Enjoy the summer evenings as they will turn cold before you know it. Just know that with colder weather comes hunting season! Be sure to stock up on any rifle ammo or shotgun ammo before the season arrives! Thanks for shooting Big Green!
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