Scrat. Walk every part of that land in the off-season with a topo map. Mark anything of interest on the map. It will help you start putting the pieces together so you get a jump start for next year.

Ask the owner of the property if/when he has seen deer. That will key you in quickly. If he is a friendly guy and has time to talk, ask him all about the land. He will probably tell you for example such and such guys gun hunt on the west end starting in December, there is a big thicket on the southside....etc. Best of luck to you, I am envious.