I hunt in the midwest, typical situation is smaller woodlots. I don't really stalk (to me, stalking is what you do once you have spotted an animal). I do still-hunt, which is simply moving very slowly through good deer cover, using the wind to your advantage, trying to see deer before they see you. This is very productive for me, and a lot of fun.

I hunt a stand in the AM for a few hours, then still hunt a piece or two, then stand again until dark. This method is great when deer are bedding mid-day. In the chase-phase of the rut it is often better to sit a stand or several stands all day. Still-hunting is very effective in bad weather, wind and rain especially.