RE: spooking the deer away scouting
Deer put up with a lot, especially when it comes in contact with humans. Deer stay in an area that offers food, shelter and security and if one of those things is permantely altered, then deer wil react and move out. That doesn' t mean they will move far. Deer are also very quick to determine if there is a nuisance or a direct threat by humans because in most cases they are constantly in contact with some form of human activity. I would do as others have said and scout my area. Just keep in mind that the deer are ALWAYS aware that you are or were there, just don' t overdo it......Good Luck!