rookies
Starter tips for schroom hunters:
couple days of 50 plus degree ground temps
daytime highs of 68-=72 degrees
early spots will be on south slopes (sunlight spots)
1st year burned areas may be good
dying ash, elm, & poplar trees (bark falling off)
look & watch 10-15 feet in front of you as you walk & search
look for small x-mas tree shapes low to the ground, emerging out of dead leaves/grasses
Hope this helps, along with a good anti-tick spray (Permethrin) on clothes & footwear!