It would depend on time of day headed to the stand. If it's morning before light, absolutely not. I have a trail from parking to treestand through the woods. For years I've walked this same path and trim it every year on my way in with a pair of pruners. It makes for a quick, quiet entrance and exit. Over the years, deer have actually started using it too. I wear rubber boot because I have to cross a small stream about 100 yards from my stand that helps wash away scent. I also spray down. I've had mature bucks cross my track without detection.

In the afternoon hunt, I may very well cross the field with a drag rag. I only use either curiosity scents or buck related scents if any. Again, scentless as possible and at an angle if a deer does detect my scent, it's alread too late for them.

Leaving the stand, it's always through the woods again. I rarely expose myself in the open if there is a chance that a deer is around.