I agree it can be tough.On my lastMaine rifle hunt, I sat on stand from dark-to-dark for 5 days straight. In Illinois2 years ago on a bow hunt, same thing. Firstly, you HAVE to have confidence in your area, even if youdon't see a deer for a day or 2and secondly you mustbe warm and comfortable. After each hour on stand, I reward myself with an energy snack (mix of raisins and unsalted mixed nuts), some other energy snack and/or hot chicken broth from a thermos. On the Maine hunt, I didn't have any luck.For the week I saw 3 does, 1 pretty decent 6 point buck (passed), 2 moose and a coyote (no shot).In Illinois, I saw well over 50 deer and passed on2 nice 2-1/2 year old bucks (both 8 pt inside-the ears racks)and 5 or 6 1-1/2 year old bucks (holding out for a mature buck) and again went home empty handed. I don't consider either of these hunts as unsuccessful. I was on vacation, the phone wasn't ringing, I didn't have to answer to anybody and I was doing something I truly love. I do find my mind will wander at times but once you have had some success using this method, it does get easier.