ORIGINAL: rybohunter

The more I've played the wind and scent game over the years, the more success I've had.

Just a few observations from the years
If I am in a tree on flat ground, I'd rather have a deer at 15 yds than 40 yds so as not to be winded.
If you reduce your scent as much as possible, you cansometimes buy yourself some leeway,on deer that are downwind of you and have smelled you.
Older deer are bothered much more by scent than younger ones.
Calm, damp, rainy days are the worst for getting winded.
Over hunting stands & playing the wind go hand in hand.