Stalking might be an ancient tactic, but the smart hunter takes advantage of modern technology.
Game cameras, for instance, can help locate bucks and their travel routes. Also, scent-control products reduce human odor and can save the day if the wind shifts unexpectedly.
Grunt calls can bring a rutting buck to a halt or lure him out of a thicket.
And a small pair of binoculars is useful for scanning distant bushes.
A leafy Ghillie suit is very effective at breaking up a hunter’s outline and allowing him to blend into cover. But don’t forget to cover up your head, since a shining face is often the first thing a deer spots.
And use a safari sling on your rifle to keep the weapon in front of the body and ready for action. It takes much less motion to raise a rifle using this sling than one slung on the shoulder.