First, make sure your foot is in the tree that has a lot of bottom cover to hide the contour. This is more important than the smell problem if you ask me. I would like to get your position at least 16 feet above ground if you want less than the possibility of being arrested. Usually about 20 to go with my climber, but the stairs is usually 15 'or so. Always make sure to sprinkle a kind of smell the product smell before entering the stall. Also, do not use your hunting clothes when you're not looking. Keep closed in a bag or container when you are not fishing. Put it before leaving, sprinkle with the smell killer, and it should be fine (rubber boots also helps very much).