Now is the best time to be scouting. The deer are still in their winter pattern so if you find where they are now , that is where they will likely be next fall. Spring and summer are good times too! ANYTIME that you can get in the woods is a GOODTIME! Main things to look for are bedding areas, well used trails, and food sources. Look for "funnel" areas, which are fence lines, small wooded strips between diffferent types of terrain, and shallow creek crossings. Remember that unpressured deer will take the path of least resistance so these areas will be good stand setups. Also one of the best areas that you can find are areas where two or more terrains connect, such as where a clearcut connects to an area of woods or where small thickets connect to big woods. These edge areas are excellent, deer love them! Good luck!