I use to want to find a spot I could see a long way in a hardwood bottom and hunt with a Cannon.lol,didnt see many deer at all until I learned to scout.now I find myself in the thickest stuff and could easily shoot them with a shotgun.finf the food source and where they are coming from or going to,and you're going to see your deer sightings go up.but always try to keep the wind in your favor if possible.if you know of a big clear cut you could climb on the edge and just watch how they come and go and eat on just observe them.i find myself doing this often I like to watch them.