I agree somewhat, but I don't think that a deer can distinguish between a hunter's scent left while going to a stand and hunting and someone else simply walking through the area...like a farmer or landowner checking on his land or maybe doing some fencing or other activity....

Maybe deer relate the STALKING action (slow gait and stopping) as threatening, while a farmer walking along at a steady pace may not seem as threatening......

Just like when you drive up in a truck .....unless you open the door, many deer will simply watch the truck.

many times a moving wheeler will not spook a deer, but if one stops, then they bolt......

also, a walking hunter that does not come in eye contact with a deer will get little reaction. But, if the deer sees you stop and especially if you are looking at them, they bolt.....

many variables......

I think finding main and preferred food sources is essentially important, but we don't see many mature bucks during daylight hours at feeding sites, and don't expect to unless that food source is perfectly located very near thick cover or bedding area.