I have some public land I haven't scouted lately that contains some honey holes that I know will produce. I have another public property that I need to scout but don't know how that will pan out. For this second area, getting there with primitive weapons before general firearm can pay dividend without scouting, even though that is my preference there. In general firearms season, dogs will be at both places. I prefer to not be around that.

There are 2 other areas I have access to that are private. One is in a high density area w/good buck size. The other simply needs scouting as it appear to be a low density area.
Scouting is important based on the situation but the bottom lines is: If one don't get out there hunting, they'll never know. They certainly won't come to someone otherwise.