I have found a few stands in the elk woods while hunting and one even had a salt lick about 20 feet from it.I was cow calling and had a few cows call back and a young spike bugeled,I intimidated him with my bugel and he left the country with the cows.I'm not sure that guy ever killed an elk out of his stand and if he had he should be ashamed using a salt lick.
I would imagine if you had the patience to sit forever it might pay off I think the odds are better and in your favor to cover some ground.
Give the stand a try it can't hurt.You might even kill the next world record.
Good Luck
Elkshed