Well, I'm pretty new here too, but...
I think the most important thing is to quit reading hunting-washington and go outside and look for some sheds! Follow a game trail or something and keep your eyes on the ground. I, my friend, and his family go out to the desert unit or surrounding area and just wander around and what do you know, we have found several. No really good ones yet, mostly small and old 2-3 pointers, but... I think the main idea is to go to a place that deer live and start looking.