Originally Posted by zak123

I went to Wal-Mart today to see what else I needed for this upcoming season. I saw a box of Trail Tacks and decided to buy them. As I walked through the store I remembered that you should keep your flashlight pointed at the ground while walking to your stand. This way the deer are not as likely to see you approach. If I had to keep my light on the ground the whole time, I would not be able to see the tacks unless I put the tacks at the base of the trees. Should I worry about the deer seeing my flashlight, since I hunt a mile away from the highway, or should I just put the tacks at the bottom of the tree?