Wouldn't you say that stand placement depends in large part to wind direction along with sign? For example I have several stand sites, but depending on the wind direction and thermals of the time of my hunt, I opt for a stand site that gives me the best chance of not being detected by smell. Even though I know a bruiser buck is frequenting an area, I feel its best to NOT hunt a site when the wind is against me. Due to the terrain, area of cover, direction of travel.....being able to have options for stand sites is not always available.

So I guess I am placing stand placement according to scent by using the wind, and still being in a good travel area as more important to me.[8D]