If you're unfamiliar with the ground, go spook around on it a little. Look for some deer trails that appear well used. That is a good start. Trails that are tore up and have quite a few tracks on it will indicate this. Also, look for thickets on the property. Chances are, if there are some rather thick areas, deer will bed in these areas.

One peice of advice I will give you. Tread lightly when you're scouting. Especially this late in the year. If you go crashing through bedding areas and such you'll spook the deer into the next county. Chances are they will return, but you don't want to tip them off. They will remember. I always liked to scout during early evening when the deer are moving. If you spook them then, they might adjust their travel patterns for a while, but chances of spooking them to Canada are less likely.