Hunting techniques seem to vary depending on what portion of the country you're from. A lot of hunters stalk their prey, perhaps out of necessity for various reasons, or maybe just more personal satisfaction perhaps. Where I'm from, the overwheming majority of bowhunters hunt from stands. I take pride in scouting an area and then setting up lock-on stands in trees such that it offers the close shot required for a selfbow. Bottle-necks such as a crossing over a steep ditch, a narrowing of cover along a travel corridor, or food sources such as acorns or persimmons are spots we look for when placing a stand.
Getting around 16' off the ground helps get you out of the deers line of sight, and helps with scent, as well as much less movement on your part. We are very successful using this technique.
I respect those hunters who stalk and are able to take game such as the white tail deer...it is quite an accomplishment to be able to move in on one or several sets of eyes, and nose, and ears without detection and get within the range necessary for a selfbow shot. I'm only presenting another option for your consideration.
