Billy :
I know the legal timetable of when tags can be turned in, but also understand that if the first hunter waits until the last possible moment to turn the tag back in, the second hunter is shorted considerably on scouting time and very possibly enjoyment of the experience.
Understanding that in life there is often a legal and a what is right decision to be made, and that these very often don't match up.
Since you have put your strategy on the table. I would be interested to know when you will consider your scouting complete but unsuccessful, thus allowing someone else to obtain the tag.