It’s all effective. Where I hunt, pressure from other hunters, and lately from dog walkers and birdwatchers is key to how and where I go on the WMA. With normalization well along, I expect that those pressures will be reduced on weekdays, at least.
As a stiff old man, treestands are less alluring than they once were, especially the hanging part. Sitting on the ground ain’t much better, so I bought a nice Alps stool with compartments and added shoulder straps. Only a fraction heavier than my regular pack, and it puts me high enough to see and shoot without cramping. Still hunting is risky on public land unless the parking lots are empty. It’s a great way to find good sitting spots too.
