I was curious as too how many fellow turkey hunters deploy scounting techniques into their preperation for the spring season. I had been lucky to have been graced with spots full of birds so scouting for turkey was never a thought that crossed my mind. However this last year i have lost 4 deer hunting spots that had proven to be just as good for turkey due to people moving and my job relocating from its previous location. I luckily kept one proven winner (a pain of a walk in and out though) and picked up a spot, pretty much a lot of open hardwoods, flat nothing special to the layout except one field the land owner has told me about. Any tips on preseason locating and scouting would be appriciated.