I agree transition areas between bedding and feeding area' s and or water is important, but i wont hunt an area unless I have fresh rub' s or scrape' s within bow range of my tree,( Rub' s and Scrape' s do produce!! the only exception is during the chase phase of the rut) and when I say fresh i mean sign that was left there within the last 4 days. I wont hunt an area unless I have scouted it a couple day' s before i plan to hunt, To me this is the difference between Hoping & Hunting!! And because of the fact that I hunt heavily hunted area' s I am also on the lookout for hunter sign as well. Like mentioned before I dont pay attention to any buck sign that is near or in a field and i also stay out of the bedding area' s. Pike