Here in the larger Vt woods I still hunt as my usual way to hunt. The object is to cover ground, looking for sign and deer. I go as fast or slow as necessary to cover ground and try to see them before they see me. I always try to use the wind and am not overly concerned with noisy conditions since when noisy I can often go slow enough to avoid detection and they make quite a bit of noise when they are moving. If deer aren't moving I use the terrain to my advantage and try to slide into a spot where I can glass the ridges where they often bed. Still hunting is really fun when you have snow and can track them and hopefully catch them napping. It is a numbers game and sooner or later you get a chance and you have to be ready because it all goes away quickly when you are on the move. i have had some luck with dragging a scent line but for the most part my success has come when I see them before they see or smell me.