well, i know that the red light doesn't spook predators...but honestly i don't think that white light really "spooks" deer. they don't know what it is. i actually walked right past a doe last year long before daylight with my light on and she never moved.it's better to use a light and not risk twisting an ankle or getting lost. con't worry about it. keep the light held low to the ground(don't pan the woods in front of you). and get in early, you got nothing to worry about.