We did set the blind up for Mason, and had deer under the oak tree that night and next morning.
Bowhunter, I clean out trails too. Hunting small patches of timber as I do, I have to be able to sneak into my stands which are not far into the woods. Often times, I will spot deer bedded right around my stand after climbing aboard. I clean the trails before the leaves drop however. The freshly fallen leaves make a quiet entry, and the trails are less obvious to others. If you have the sticks cleared, you are stealthy enough to get right in there with 'em! In fact, I shot a doe several years ago on opening evening as soon as I untied my bow! Our WO officer came to see me about that. I'd purchased my tag at 4pm, and had it filled out shortly after 5.