Opening week of bow season I hunted a stand and I didnt see anything, I then went back to that same stand early in the afternoon (3pm). I had a doe run underneath the stand and then a buck came in about 10 mins after the doe. Didn't get a shot at either but neither knew I was even there. I think the secret is not lvg ur scent and hunting the wind. As long as they (the deer) don't feel pressured then you'll be ok