Deer like to think they are invisible in low light. I have walked as close as 20 feet away from a deer when it was near dark, and it stood still like I did not see it.

Here is what I do in similar situations.

First decide whether or not the deer has winded you, has seen you or is running from some other noise it heard.

If a deer catches your scent, nine times out of ten, it will run for the hills. You may not see that deer again that day.

Always try to have the wind blowing in your face when you are walking to your stand. This will keep your scent away from deer ahead of you.

Watch what the deer does. If the deer bolts out and slows down to look behind it, chances are you were not seen, and the deer will go about its business. In this case, wait until the deer walks out of sight and proceed to your deer hunting tree stand slowly and quietly.

If the deer bolts and keeps running without looking back, the deer either saw you or winded you. Rarely will you see that particular deer again that day. Regardless, wait until the deer is out of your sight and proceed to your deer hunting tree stand.

Here’s an interesting deer hunting tip on what to do when you are winded by a deer.

This past deer hunting season, when I was winded by deer and they ran, I had great successes in stopping the deer in by using a fawn bleat call.

But, remember this point. I have tested this call on mature does and younger bucks that winded, heard or saw me and were running away and have had them stop immediately when I called. But it did not work in stopping large bucks.

Overall, I think your choice to keep moving towards your deer hunting tree stand was the best option.

Good Luck and Great Hunting!
Marty Prokop
www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com