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Default RE: First time deer hunting...need some advise

If its public land you'll need a portable stand! A climber, or portable ground blinds, would be my recommendation!
If there are good climbable trees in your area, I'd get a climber. There are many good ones on the market today. (I use a Treelounge, but they are a little expensive, and I've heard the new ones are not as good as the older models!)
Anyhow, the advantage of a climber is that it will get you off of the ground, so you should be able to see better, and you will be out of the deers line of sight! They can still see and smell you, so be careful with your movements and use a good cover scent, and use the wind for your advantage!
With a climber, be sure to learn to use it before hunting season, so that you can use it safely and quietly in the woods!
As for ground blinds, I have only used the natural cover of the land, I have not used any of the commercial ones out today. They do have some good ones out today, that are like camoflage pup-tents, that set up very easily!
As Jason said, scout your area well! If you are going to be using calls, get someone who knows what they are doing to show you how to use them, or get an instructional tape along with the call!
Good luck!
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