I was going to post a similar question.

I scout sign and not deer. I mainly hunt in the mountains so if I see promising sign; I hunt that. I don't necessarily know what size buck I'm hunting but I know theres at least one buck nearby.

However, I gained access to alot of land last year and will start hunting it this year. As I was driving by I saw a very nice buck on the field edge, wallhanger. Well, I've went back numerous times to "scout" him but haven't seen him since. Guess I'll go back to my old ways of finding a good spot and then hunt. I rely on scents and calls and have had much success with these.