You might want to pick up a few bowhunting books and read them cover to cover and then do it again. Read every magazine article about bowhunting. Read anything about deer sign you can find. I'm not a book worm by any means, but books, mags, and trial and error were all I had to learn from....now I'll consider myself and accomplished bowhunter.

If you have friends that SUCCESSFULLY bowhunt get them to help you out. If there are any sportsmans clubs in the area you might find some info there.

You may also want to pick up a video or two about bowhunting basics or something of the sort.

Are you new to hunting, or deer hunting, or just bowhunting? I've seen a lot of gun hunters convert to bow only to find that the same tactics no longer work.

What type of portable stand do you have? Climber? Hang-on? Ladder? We may be able to give some tips to make your stand quiter. How late are you entering the woods? How long are you staying? How do you wash your clothes? Gain or Sportwash? What's the prevailing wind direction in your area? Is the wind in your face or back?

So many little things that add up quickly. This is a great site and full of usefull info....give us more to work with. I imagine deer are rutting in most parts of the northern US right now. It's likely this is your best time to harvest a buck....where are you located? What type of terrain?