RE: Hunting Powerlines
IMO powerlines are a great "safe exit or escape route" for deer. I wouldn't hunt in the open, I'd hunt inside the woods near the lines. The open area should keep the deer in the woods but deer like to have the option of blowing across the powerlines in they are pressured. They work almost like a road. Scout a bit and find the travel lanes that parrel the powerlines and set up with the wind in your favor there. I think it'll be much more productive then actually hunting the powerline right of way.