by staying out of there all this time you missed out on all the education you would have needed.
start scouting this winter when things are easier to see and record., then stop a month or so before your season starts. if you even need to go that long.

as of scouting right now.
just look for the obvious sign and hunt that this year, then move around to different locations through out theseason as you hunt.
giving each area a week or two to air out before returning.

thereare more optionsbuti`ll letothers have a chance to air there views.

PT