Found myself nodding my head all the way down this thread. Had an experience just like yours but had 7 deer come into the clearing. One stopped at the edge and started stomping and snorting. This was due to a very bad entry on my part, walked 50 yards past my stand and had to come back so leaving scent. A couple of the deer stopped and started sniffing the air. Then the dreaded eye contact, but i stayed still and they all continued about their business except the trouble maker, so I drew on the deer which had moved right in front of me but I kept my eyes fixed on the other so I could pause if she busted me again. Anyway I got to full draw and got my shot off. She ran 20 yards then dropped like a stone. They all scattered except 1 deer which just stood there looking right at me. I was half way down the tree before it ran, must have been real smart or real stupid.

X-Pat Brit Livin the good life in NC