Well I've shot a bow for a few years now, but I didn't grow up hunting and I'm just now getting into the sport. A co-worker of mine just got a smaller chunk of land and says he doesn't mind if I hunt it.

What do you guys look for when scouting? How do you know where to start when you've got no topographic map of the land or any past experience on the land? I know he's got a little under 30 acres covered with oak trees, a couple trails, and I know that there's a stream on the backside of his land so I'm guessing that's a good start, but other than that please offer up a few tips for a new guy if you don't mind.

Very much appreciated!