Early, I also watch the patterns of other hunters very closely on the land I hunt. I stay as far away from them as I can. I look at maps and plot out areas that only a very small percentage of other hunters would be willing to hike into due to sheer distance or extreme terrain. I am not some kind of deer killer supreme, but I do seem to get on alot of deer and get shots when others don't in the areas I hunt. I will walk the extra 500-600 yards just not to see another person all day.