first, i look at a topo overlayed by an aireal map, i look for funnels, ridges,benches and other various deer locals, then i walk that area to see if deer are using it.............every morning and evening i will watch these areas like a hawk and where i see the most deer, i put up a trail cam to see if thier is any mature bucks using that spot.........if i get a photo of one i then will find a tree suitable for a double stand setup(for filming) and put up the stands...............then i sit in the stands b4 season to see how i like them(deer movement, security etc..) then during season i sit there and hopefully kill a giant