I dont really scout, ive been hunting the same property for 6 years now. The first year I scouted a lot but didnt see a big need for it after that. The stands are always up from the year before and if the deer patterns change i can change my stand location during season. Just gotta make sure I do it quietly. We go in a few months before the season on the 4-wheelers and check to make sure the stands are in good shape. We look around a bit while we do it but not much.