Here's an effective method:
Find an area where deer and elk winter. Bring good binoculars and a spotting scope. Set up on a ridge where you have a good field of view.
Now, start looking for a maroon 2000 F250 with wood racks and an Airborne Ranger sticker in the back window. That's my truck. OK, now get on your glass and see which way I go when I leave the truck.
Now, pick up all of your gear and head in the opposite direction...

I know it sounds unordothodox, but trust me; it works (at least for everyone I shed hunt with)

Hope you have better luck at this sport than I do..
