In this episode, Ben, Keith, and Zach talk about how they plan a route when going into a new area. They discuss some of the differences between stage hunting an area, scouting in the offseason, and scouting in season when trying to find hot sign to hunt that day. In addition, they talk about how conditions, hunting pressure, and habitat are factors that are considered when planning a route. Through various examples and stories, this podcast covers many of the things that can be considered when making a plan before the hunt.  TOPICS INCLUDE: -stories of successful and unsuccessful route plans -tips for knowing when to stop and when to keep moving when reading sign -how to adjust to various factors when planning a route  NEW THP VIDEO PODCAST CHANNEL! - https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntingpublicpodcast/videos DAKOTA LITHIUM - https://bit.ly/3LVsZ6B THP MERCH:  https://bit.ly/30ZC1rm - Get 10% off THP Merch w/Code ZACH GoWild - Save 10% on orders w/code THP - https://bit.ly/3i4c15r OPTICS - 10% off Vortex Optics w/code THP10 - https://bit.ly/3AOdKDQ TURKEY CALLS - Get 10% off Woodhaven Calls w/coupon code - THP2022 - http://bit.ly/2IagiSe MAPPING - Get 20% Off OnX Hunt! Use promo code THP: https://bit.ly/3qCKryJ BOW ACCESSORIES - Get 20% off TROPHY RIDGE products w/code - THP21 - http://bit.ly/2Lol7Yx BOWS - Save 10% off all Bear Equipment w/code THP10 - http://bit.ly/2JW7OzP TICK REPELLANT - Learn about all Sawyer outdoor products - https://sawyer.com/lyme-disease/ TRAIL CAMERAS - Get 10% off Exodus Trail Cameras w/ code - THP10 - https://bit.ly/3lwNlpE GAME PROCESSING - MEAT! products - Free shipping on orders over $99 w/code - THP10 - https://bit.ly/2DzgTQ8v TREE SADDLES - Check out Tethrd saddles and platforms! - http://bit.ly/2Td2Wcr Follow us on Facebook at The Hunting Public Follow us on Instagram at The Hunting Public