I personally wouldnt have done that, but it could work. I would have tried to move my stand down wind of the path that you kept seeing them on. Where i hunt, deer see humans every day and are not that scared of them. As long as you arent too close to them, i can get away with alot when it comes to scent and access to my stands, but once again im hunting mostly in neighborhoods, so pissing in the woods doesnt bother them. Like i mentioned, it might work but might not. If they keep coming down that path, move your stand. Also remember that your bow hunting and that is the nature of the sport. It can be very frustrating at times, but when it all comes together nothing can compare. good luck.