outdoor338, I too am not an expert but I spend all year in my area and know deer patterns. One of my favorite types of sites is on the leeward side of ridges. I place stand about 5-8 yds. down wind of ridge top. Stand height is usually 15 ft.. The reasons I prefer this type of set-up are you are downwind and have a good view of approaching game. Also, many tend to circle about and come back up that same ridge from your backside. They tend not to scent you because although you have lost wind advantage you just increased your elevation advantage. You can spot them easily ascending the ridge which increases your chance of readying yourself and not having a quick arrival foil your set-up. SCOUT SCOUT SCOUT!! Remember that Boy Scout motto: BE PREPARED!!!