#27 How to Use Scout‑N‑Hunt Like a Grouse Hunting Guide. Plan Like a Pro. Scout Like a Forester.

Ever wonder how seasoned guides consistently find birds while others come up empty? It’s not luck—it’s habitat knowledge. In this episode, Ann walks you through how to use the Scout‑N‑Hunt map system like a true upland guide. From detailed timber layers to harvest year data, you’ll learn how to read cover the way birds use it.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to toggle habitat layers like timber type, harvest year, crop rotations & wetlands

• Why shrub cover (like hazelnut and leatherwood) matters more than you think

• Understanding cover shape, structure & stem density—beyond just “aspen”

• Where to drop smart waypoints: drumming logs, trails, entry points, and cut edges

• How to spot high-value cover and skip the stuff birds don’t use

• Tips for finding the cuts others miss—and how to reach them

Whether you're e-scouting from home or deep in no-service woods, this system puts powerful bird-finding data in your pocket.

🎯 Perfect for grouse, woodcock, and pheasant hunters ready to scout smarter, not harder.

▶️ Watch the full video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/GDz1ov0juuo
🎯 Download the CarryMap app + Scout‑N‑Hunt maps and take your hunts to the next level.