I have been scouting my property since February (when snow was waist deep). I only go out once a month, but once the snow melted I found lots of scrapes, rubs, and some major trail intersections. As I am primarily looking for a good buck, what is the next step to prepare for the September opening day?

I tried putting out a sweetened corn and oats feed, but they haven't touched it. I placed a cam at an intersection with that feed, but nothing has shown up.

How can I pattern the deer so I know where to set up for early season bowhunt?

MY guess is that come Sept., the place you've found with all the sign, will once again have deer. BUT, for now, they have a preferred winter area, and aren't wondering far from it.

Good point because these highways seem awkwardly vacant.