Tim: Great story - and what a great way to have your season go!
That's a pretty cool idea about using rocks with scent on them. As far as the trail you walked in on being a problem, in my opinion, I never worry about that. I've seen deer actually walk in on the same trail and not appear to be concerned at all.
"Scope nose" - welcome to the club! It's pretty easy to get your eye too close when you're in a different position than normal.
Congratulations again!