Scouting is just the start,more things like entry and exit points are overlooked by new hunters,as is the ability for a deer to just know what the hell is up.A deers 6th sense has killed a hunt or 2 for me before.If you are not quiet in and out of the stand that will also put a hurting on you.Scent control is also a major part,but the wind is even more critical.I am pretty religious when it comes to scent control and will never hunt a area that I know is bad for a certain wind.Do you use trail cams?They are invaluable for scouting a area that you dont know much about.They really show you when the deer are there and what directions they are coming from,then throw on the boots and do some serious scouting.