For me I spend alot of time scouting after the season.I call it shed antler hunting.I was looking in a new spot yesterday on some public land.I found two sets of sheds laying in one spot,That gave me a starting point.Looking around further I found a major travel corridor that I never knew existed and now I know two decent bucks survived.I'm hoping no one else knows that.Maybe I shouldent have told yall that.Its our secret right.There are many more tidbits of knowledge I could pass on but this is a starting point for you.Good luck.