Always keep the wind in mind.
In bigger woods settings, it's very helpful to be able to ID what the food sources are. Especially oaks/acorns.
Natural edges/funnels, be able to ID them from maps/aerial photos/on the ground. Some are more subtle than you think.
Get out there as much as possible. You'll figure out where deer like to be. I like to squirrel hunt new places I'm interested in deer hunting. It's like scouting, but with a purpose.
Have fun!! Too many let a lack of quick success get them down.
And good luck!!
