Well first off you can try to scout the area for deer trails,bedding areas,feeding sources, but don't just look at the property that you hunt. Look at it in wide perspective since deer will travel to their most preferred food source,be it acorns,apples,corn etc. and dont overlook water sources. If possible, you could glass the fields(morning,evening) to see where they're traveling to and from, just stay back a ways so you dont spook them. Good Hunting!!!