Rick,
First of all if you need a hunting partner just let me know.
It sounds like you already know wha tto look for . Scrapes are serious signs of a close buck. That is the circular pawing marks made by a deer . I always look for a thick area where a deer can hide and get sun and yeta close water supply near such as a marsh or small stream. Difffently a trail of fresh tracks is a must. Sounds like yo have alot of activity there. If there is a food supply like acorns , near by fields of grain or hay crops that is diffently a plus as well. They have to eat and bed. You need to figure out the busiest route they are taking to do these 2 things.
God bless my friend and you can't be too safe,
Chuck7