Hunting a new place without previous scouting

[CJ_BG]

A large piece of private I hunt in central PA that has been open to hunters for years must have had either a change in ownership or the owner had something happen, as it's now posted with a gate on the access road. I didn't find this out until 6 this morning and am now looking at new places to try. What are you doing in this situation with the rut just around the corner? Mostly E-Scouting, mostly boots on ground, a 50/50 mix? Anything you would be looking for in particular to get in the game quick?

Not looking for a monster, just a solid 2 or 3 year old, I've just never had to scout in season in a new area before.

 

[cgavason]

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[Felix40]

I like to hunt pinch points in thicker brush. Also look for ridges with acorns falling. Go out after it rains and look for tracks. Walk creek bottoms and look for crossings. Look for different colored stands of trees or vegetation transitions on google earth, then walk those.

I don’t know anything about PA though.

 

[Wheels]

Pinch points and access without letting them know you are there.