It depends on the land. You need to scout it out and see what is there. If there are oak trees then you have a food source.

A newer cutoff also provides feed for new deer as it grows out.

Also, look for areas that provide bedding. Deer tend to travel between feeding and bedding areas naturally. Hunt on a trail between them and you will see deer eventually.

I hunt in Douglas County and while the deer population is low, there are still deer to be seen and harvested. My camp of six took three bucks this year. A couple of nice 8 pointers and a spiker. Nothing trophy worthy this year, but then again, anything with horns you see that is 2 1/2 years old on public land is pretty much a gift during the gun deer season.

That's life hunting the great Northwoods on non-management public land.