Welcome! Spot and stalk is difficult. You need to go slow and have your bow drawn well before your target has the ability to see you. I would say the right terrain, wind and "noise conditions" are the main factors in your success. For example, I made my first successful stalk last year when I closed the gap from about 200 yards to 25 yards on a yearling doe through the late October woods. That was a gonzo mission that paid off because I had the wind in my face, it was loud to conceal the leaves I did have to step in occassionally and I had many huge maples to stop behind on my way toward her.
Two other options you might consider are moving a ground blind around a bit throughout the day or planning a drive or two toward the end of the story. You just want the deer pushed toward you in the latter instance, not run past you, so a friend or two taking a slow, casual hike through the other side of the property is ideal without too much pressure on the deer.
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New member hunting from the ground - need advice
