First of all, scout it in the Spring, then you don't have to go back there now. Scouting that area now could be very harmful. Can you scout from an ajoining field, or some other point a few hundred yards away? I would not get very close at all if you can help it. Do you have your treestands out yet? If yes, you may just have to scout from your stands, and then move them accordingly. Make sure you play the wind when scouting just as you would when hunting. You may be a good distance away, but the old wind will take your scent to the area if you are not careful. Good luck and good shooting.