Going to go do some preliminary scouting in Deer zone 2/Turkey Zone 1 as that is where my property backs up to the Bear Swamp WMA. Was just curious and would like to have it confirmed, but I do not need to wear hunter orange when scouting correct?

Going to go do some preliminary scouting in Deer zone 2/Turkey Zone 1 as that is where my property backs up to the Bear Swamp WMA. Was just curious and would like to have it confirmed, but I do not need to wear hunter orange when scouting correct?

Correct. (Only if you are carrying a firearm and depending on your quarry, would you need your 200 sq. in.) Today is a good day to go with snow on the ground!

we will be expecting a full report

Just be aware that it is still small game season and it would be wise to wear hunter orange.

Just be aware that it is still small game season and it would be wise to wear hunter orange.

True. And today is the last day of muzzleloader and shotgun permit deer season in some zones. Didn't check the regs for Bear Swamp. Maybe tomorrow would be a better day to walk around?

Sunday is a good day to scout as the only hunting permitted on sunday is deer hunting with bow only. This greatly reduces your chances of stumbling upon a hunter.

Well within 2 minutes of walking my property I saw my first dear. I found some other tracks and stalked them to find another one as well. Have to say I am pretty stocked about this years prospects already. Found more tracks off property out in the Bear Swamp as well that lead to some good food sources for them. They are most likely moving from the food to the water source that is on my property. Also found an old beat up tree stand made out of 2x4's that someone must have made in the past. It was not safe to climb anymore though, I might be able to fix it up and use it.

 

No sight or sound of any gobblers though.