When scouting a new area, or hunting a new area for the first time, I look for pinch points.Look for places that force deer to travel within a narrow band of land. For instance, between an open field and large pond. That spot of advantage may be a low spot or break in a fence line. An area of thick fauna in an otherwise open area of woods. A natural funnel such as in hilly terrain where two or more drainages meet. A bench on an otherwise steep hillside. Where two or more hedgerows intersect, the more the better, especially where they intersect a wood lot. And these are all better if the deer want to get from point A to point B. Between food and bedding, Searching for hot Does, alternative escape routs. Also look for secluded water sources during hot temps. Overgrown orchards, and the list go's on.