Quick Answer
To adjust your e-scouting approach for different game species, research their habitats, behaviors, and patterns to inform your online mapping and camera surveys. Tailor your search parameters and camera settings to detect each species' unique characteristics. Utilize species-specific features in your e-scouting software to accelerate your search.
Adapting to Terrain and Habitat
When e-scouting for deer, focus on areas with dense vegetation, such as agricultural fields and wood edges, where they tend to congregate. For elk, prioritize areas with abundant water sources and aspen groves, where they can be found during the early morning and late evening. For turkeys, prioritize areas with mature forests, pine flats, and low-lying areas with thick underbrush.
Camera Settings and Survey Strategies
For deer, use camera settings that capture images at dusk and dawn, when they are most active. Set your camera to capture images in 10-second intervals to increase the chances of capturing a deer’s movement. For elk, use a higher resolution camera and set it to capture images every 2 seconds. For turkeys, use a camera with a wide-angle lens and set it to capture images every 5 seconds.
Utilizing Species-Specific Features
When using e-scouting software like OnX, take advantage of species-specific features such as deer movement patterns, elk winter range, and turkey nesting areas. Use these features to inform your camera placement and survey strategies, and adjust your approach as needed to detect each species’ unique characteristics.
Find more answers
Browse the full Q&A library by topic, or jump back to the topic this question belongs to.