It all depends on your situation. I strictly bowhunt and I hunt on private land. I walk about a mile and 1/2 back to my part of the lease. I know the place like the back of my hand and I never use a light. I can sneak in extremely quite using only the moon and stars. I know lots of people will say that light does not affect deer and I think that is sorta correct. It does not bother does or young bucks much but mature bucks are a different animal entirely. If want to kill an old mature buck on a consistent basis you have to learn to do things a little different. Long walks in the dark is a step in the right direction if the situation allows it.

-john