Archery talk is the nuts...acorn nuts that is
A great way for early season scouting is putting out camaras(not that I have one..Theifs
) But spot lighting and glassing is another good way to find out if them big bucks are in the area. Spot lighting IS legal by the way in mass. If anyone needs paper work I can burn copies. I beleive winter is the best way to find buck/deer sign for the following season or hang some stands if I think they are deep enough or secluded enough. When I hang stands now I make sure they are stands with good visiblity so that I can make adjustments as the season goes on. Trim smart and give yourself good shooting lanes, hang on dry days its alot safer.