I have never done it that wat for deer but, I do it that way each summer for G-hogs. I use a 22 mag rifle and pistol. I love to stalk them my max distance for a shot is 100 yards. I can often get much closer. I have killed one g-hog at 3yards with a Ruger single six. Getting closer makes me work for my shots and it is exciting. I think stalking them makes me a better hunter and the results are way more rewarding. The investment in effort is well worth the reward!
This is great fun and a real challenge. I do the same with a .22 mag in either a rifle or single six. "Woodchucks" aren't easy to sneak up on!
I love still hunting for deer and try to do it whenever conditions are right. Tracking just isn't practical here and stand hunting is really a must for archery.
