Start thinking about it in 2 more months. No need to scout. Pick a trail, hike til you can see 1000 yards, sit all day. Thats tge secret to the blues.
, be patient! And buy a gallon size jug of permethrin and spray all your hunting clothes down before you go, it helps a ton with keeping tics off you.
Also dont forget your tote full of hunting gear once its packed and ready to head over the hill 
lol, just read this!! Good one!
