use of several methods obviously boost your odds,
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a decent climbing tree stand,(if the area and trees available permit the use of course)
gets your scent well up out of the local area ,dispersed in the breeze and provides you a great view in many areas
use your skill,experience and tools available too boost your odds,
each area will be unique, you must adapt to succeed, some areas make still hunting with a pistol a decent option, others are better hunted with a tree stand and a flat trajectory rifle
how many of your gentlemen regularly use a climbing tree stand?