I reap the beneifts, now.....of a year in the field "winging it". When I started hunting whitetails.....I had no idea of where to set up. Luckily....I did set up on the fringes....and I've been able to observe them from a distance......to know where to set up, now.

My hunting property isn't big.....so I have o reason to go scouting. I know where they'll be.....especially when the acorns start falling.

If you have to "wing it".....I'd suggest not going in too deep.....and watching a bit. That might be the only "scouting" you need.

Good luck.