Talk to TJF, he lives inand hunts your type of country. He's has a wealth of knowledge in regards to open ground-minimal treewhitetail bowhunting.

I agree with what Duke said above as well. Spot and stalking a whitetail with a bow is like walking on glass most of the time. Rain is quite helpful or a combination of wind and rain, quieting things considerably and dulling a bedded deers senses.