A great truth in deer hunting is that you can't bag a trophy that isn't there. If your hunting area, be it public or private, has been subject to an overpopulation of deer and/or extremely heavy hunting pressure, it's a good bet that there are few true trophy bucks there.
Trophy bucks are the products of a well-managed deer herd, with does being controlled, and restricted shooting of young bucks. It takes a buck at least 3 _ years to grow even close to the trophy category and the best bucks mature out at 4 _ to 5 _ years. If young bucks are heavily harvested, few survive to trophy age and status.
If you can find some land with a dedicated quality deer management program in place, you will up your odds for a trophy. Otherwise, traveling to other parts of the country, with proven big buck results, and paying for your hunt is the best way to fulfill your trophy dreams.

How many times have you been somewhere and wished you had a camera? Everyone's been there. But you don't have to be again as each new generation of point-and-shoot cameras offer excellent service in small packages. Disposables work, too.

Maps do more than get you from one state to another. County maps, aerial photos, topographical maps and navigational charts can reveal natural gems that few know exist. Not every wild area has its own parking lot.

Breaking in a new pair of boots? You can avoid painful blisters by simply using two pair of socks. Try a thin pair, even panty hose or knee-highs, on the inside and your regular socks on the outside. That way the socks rub against each other instead of your skin. It works!

One thing about stand site selection that seems obvious but is often overlooked, is where the deer will be when the shot is taken. Many hunters just pick a stand amongst a bunch of sign or in a likely looking spot. They then, equally randomly, cut shooting lanes.
No one can control exactly where a deer will appear, you should make an educated guess. If you are hunting along a trail, it's reasonable to expect the deer on the trail and you should set up to take your best shot there. If you are hunting a feeding or bedding area, watch where trails come in.
Bowhunters must be close to the killing zone and thus run more chance of detection. Gun hunters can maximize the distance out to where they still have a good, open shot at longer range. Both types of hunters should hunt the fringes of heavy use areas. This disturbs the area less and lessens the chance of deer "just popping up" anywhere.