#1,2,&3 is keep your mouth shut. Just like deer, they are easier to come by and don't alter their habits if they don't know they are being hunted.
#4, Contact GW's. Meet them some where else and drive them by in YOUR vehicle so a GW vehicle won't be seen in the area. Knew a GW that used his personal vehicle a lot. They also know who to and not to talk to to get info you probably couldn't.
#5. Be realistic about the GW's. They have a lot more going on than just yours.
#6. Mental stability is not my strong suit. You didn't give enough info for what I would do but NOT KNOWING THE LAY OF THE LAND I probably would be spending some nights in a sleeping bag with the right situation.