give it a go, just make sure you got a path clear of any sticks that could jab you if you fall or run into them, and make sure your arrows are secure in your quiver. not worth gettin stabbed just to avoid spooking deer. let us know how it works. ive also heard of guys using a walking stick or somethin like that so it sounds like a 3 legged animal and not a 4 legged creature. i wonder if u used 2 walking sticks if it would sound like a 4 legged animal and work just the same