Howard,
You may see the pattern change as the season progresses. Two years ago, we had soybeans around each of the small wood patches on our farm. I went out at every opportunity, and saw NOTHING. There was plenty of deer sign, so they were obviously still there... but not during daylight hours.
After weeks and weeks (and weeks) of this, the pattern changed about ten days before Christmas. The crops were all harvested, the weather had turned really cold, and suddenly the protein of the few scattered soybeans left by the combine had become a VERY desirable food source. For the remainder of the season, there was something to "chase."
Last year, with corn around because of crop rotation, there were deer to see, and I was blessed to take four during the course of the season.
This year... soybeans... and I assumed there would be a long "deerless" period of enjoying the woods. Not so. For reasons known only to the deer, I've been seeing something (albeit sometimes at long distances) almost every time out, and took a small doe already. Why? I HAVE NO IDEA, but I'll take it!
So... I'd simply go out whenever you get the chance. Watch for the change in pattern, but don't be afraid to take the opportunity to do some scouting if nothing is moving for a period of time. You can add a lot to your knowledge base of the area, and you'll be better prepared when the time comes!
Good luck on your hunt!
Daryl