I hunt early every year in SC. The first week or 2 is good, pretty much like later sesons, then until late september---dead! Approach it like you would any time, but note that the deer are not moving too far from bedding to feeding only. It also depends on how dry as to the possibility of water sources. Edges of thick woods, swamps, etc. are good as you find them emerging to more open areas to escape the bugs.If you have swamps or beaver ponds the deer like to lay up on coolies, little islands in or around water, and in damp , cool spots like dogs do around the house. They will also be in bachelor groups. Velvet bucks make a beautiful mount.