I can walk right up on a deer cause I'm the deer whisperer. On a serious note, Once I shot a buck and couldn't find it. I tracked with a flashlight well into dark. By the time it got totally dark a storm came in and it was very windy on my way to the cabin. When I got close to the cabin where I put out apples and some corn I heard some deer moving. As I shined there was an old doe eating and looking around. Being windy( 30 mph gusts) I shined and walked to within 15 ft of the deer. It didn't know I was there even with the light. A decent stick bow with a stone broadhead most likely woul dhave killed it. It was very close and un concerned.