How do you know those people aren't here?

"Don't tell people"

You might have left a trail to the spot. When you scout in the spring enter the way points and then when the day comes you want to hunt, go and hunt.

With mapping software you can scout based on terrain features and create a route and stand location-s. The first time in is the first time and your hunting. With google maps you can almost pick the tree. In some area's you can get a view as if your walking on the ground. There's a little man at the top left of the map, grab him and put him on the map, just like you're walking the place.