There's no doubt a buck's sense of smell is his number one defense, but he can beat you with his eyes, too. He will pick up on anything out of place because he knows his woods as well as you know your living room. When thinking about your setups, try to use cover that is already present.
Stand location in relation to how you expect the deer to approach the area is critical. Just because you might be off the ground in a treestand doesn't mean you're undetectable. In fact, smart bucks and does can and do look up. When possible keep natural cover between you and approaching deer. Set up so the deer will get even with or past you before they come into the open.
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