Does will typically frequent food sources regardless of the season, and glassing these areas from a safe distance during the evening hours can tell you which spots will be hot once the rut kicks into overdrive.

4. Hang Multiple Trail Cameras

Without a doubt, trail cameras have revolutionized scouting; they save a great deal of legwork and can provide the exact time a shooter buck is moving. Many hunters, however, make the mistake of using only one camera.

Invest in multiple cameras, and during November focus on doe bedding areas, trails leading to food sources, hot scrapes and fresh rubs. By hanging multiple cameras, it's much easier to figure out the daily routine of a heavy-racked stud.