In addition to all of the other practical suggestions,put your self in the hooves of the animal you are pursuing.Where would you go if someone was looking to turn your lights out.How would you approach that area to detect any threats to your safety.Security,the need to feed and the need to breed all are to be factored in to the equation.Topographical maps are a great resource to identify funnels and saddles and other terrain features that animals will utilize to get from one area to another when they are receiving pressure.Hunt hard,hunt smart,hunt long!