There are a lot of factors that would go into it. You would really have to describe the make up of the land (pines, open, march, etc) as well as give us aerial maps as well as topo maps to really get a feel for it. To start, I would spend a day just walking and checking different elevation features, even as little as 5 feet. Then I would go through as much of the bedding cover I could find. If there are deer there, you are bound to find game trails if you put in enough time. Do you have access to trail cameras? A few good trail cameras are worth their weight in gold if you don't live in close proximity. I started with one and now run up to 10 at a time since I can't go out and spot deer at night. If deer are tough to find on the land, I would start with an area far away from where the current people hunt. They probably don't move stands often and are creatures of habit. Find a secluded area and really dissect that area whether its 20 acres or 500 acres. If you spend enough time, you will find where the deer are moving. I'd either throw a camera where you think the deer are moving and let it sit for a month or so. If no good pics, move it to your next spot. If you can afford a couple cameras even better. If you have a map of the area you are looking to hunt, post it up and I'm sure we can help with spots. Good Luck!