I was reading an article in the latest issue of Bowhunting, when I stumbled across and "odd" article. Basically the author makes mention on how putting yourself above the "normal" heights in a tree (15-20ft) will allow you to increase your chances on big mature whitetail sitings. The argument was that by putting yourself 25-30ft up, your scent disperses more effectively, and you're out of the typical height most deer (when educated) will scan in the trees. The article doesn't present this as the end all be all strategy, but he does emphasize that it has great importance, and has drastically improved his sightings.

I find this to be odd, as I never have really heard the height of your stand stressed as much as picking a proper tree with ample cover while maintaining selective shooting lanes, so let's here it. How important is height to you? Would you be willing to go 30-35ft up? How far until you feel you're at to extreme angles for a proper shot? (the article made mention of simply setting your stand 20 or so yds back off the expected route deer will travel to counter the severe angles).