RE: setting in a spot pre season
I have set up in an area to scout. depending how much you go would depend on how much pressure you put on the deer. Practice scent control would be best and dont make it your everyday lunch spot you should be fine. maybe them getting an early wiff of you will be ok they may write you off as harmless. But of course you want be very limited in your trips out especially in the summer heat. just my opinion.