My 2 cents - I always stand at the slightest movement or sounds. I get my release on at get the bow at about half position (not drawn). I practice standing, so I would rather be standing when shooting than sitting. I definitely recommend fixing in and concentrating on the deer that you want to shoot then the other deer coming in with it. They are more of a distraction then any thing else. If you get busted by them so be it. Wait till the deer that you want to shoot gets an ubstuction between it or you before drawing. But, if this does not happen, don't be afraid to pull back if it is the open. Just make sure it is not looking directly at you. If you have a compound you can draw much earlier then you can with a recurve/longbow. With my recurve, I really can't draw until I have an open shot. Hope that helps.