When should outfitters or guides have idea where deer are?

[hburggunner]

As season approaches, I had the question to ponder when it would be appropriate for outfitters and guides to determine key focus areas for deer. Meaning if you have a hunt scheduled, when would you expect to know locations to get into for glassing?

 

[sndmn11]

Two years to two minutes before.

Mule deer are fun because they don't care what you think they should be doing, and they are content being alone in places you wouldn't think they should be, or content to lay in the same spot for hours while you stare at them without seeing them.