Wing & Tail Outdoors - Post-Season Scouting for Hotspots w/ Ben Coleman

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 94 minutes

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In this episode, host Chris Romano sits down with Ben Coleman, a seasoned hunter and musician, to explore the transformative power of postseason deer scouting. With over 30 years of experience, Ben shares his expertise on interpreting deer signs such as scrapes, rubs, and trails to uncover hidden patterns that can significantly enhance hunting strategies. Together, Chris and Ben discuss the importance of offseason scouting to gain insights into deer behavior, security cover, and movement corridors, providing listeners with practical tips to prepare for the upcoming hunting season with confidence. Chris and Ben's engaging conversation highlights the often-overlooked benefits of post-season scouting, which can lead to more mature deer and improved hunting experiences. By focusing on sign consistency and patterns, hunters can identify high-value buck hotspots and develop a long-term strategy for success. This episode is perfect for hunters of all skill levels who are eager to unlock their property's full potential and turn a slow off-season into their most productive yet. Tune in to discover how to see the woods through the deer's eyes and elevate your hunting game. In this episode, we break down: The art of e-scouting and how to leverage Google Earth for summer planning The importance of sign recognition—scrapes, rubs, trails, and even deer scat—and how to prioritize their significance How ice, snow, and foliage variations can impact sign visibility and interpretation Postseason hunting as a tool to understand security cover, bedding areas, and movement corridors Using sign consistency and patterns to identify high-value buck hotspots for the upcoming season The benefits of recording hunts and observations to build a long-term strategy Practical tips for finding low-pressure areas and understanding deer behavior in diverse environments Please Show Our Supporters Some Love!! NestedTreestands.com VitalizeSeed.Com IntegratedHabitatSolutions.Com ToothOfTheArrow.Com Truth-stiX Custom Arrows - WingAndTailOutdoors.Com Firenock.com RackGetterScents.Net HuntArsenal.Com Silver Birch Archery Hunters Gallery Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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