I take a different approach, but every hunter is different and each and every one of us eventually find what works individually. I like to sit in the same stand on every hunt (depending on bow or gun season) so I can pattern the deer. I guess maybe because where I hunt is literally next door to civilization, the deer don't get too spooky with us around, I don't worry about that aspect of it. During the rut and gun season, I see more deer than I can count from the same stand every hunt. During bow season, they seem to be more nocturnal. This year they are sneaking by me before shooting light.

Movement is a huge determining factor, especially if your stand is new to their area. Most deer are creatures of habit (from my experience), and they will likely be in the same area day in and day out. They know when a "foreign" object is put in place. I don't give deer as much credit as most people do when it comes to brains, but I do believe they can easily figure out when something new has popped up in their surroundings.