Those who are must successful at deer hunting locally do much planning ahead. First and most important is selecting the location and getting written permission, if it is on private land. Next is selecting a parking area which will not place your vehicle in the landowner's way.
Once these basics are taken care of, you need to scout the area to select stand locations along well-traveled deer paths. I prefer one between the bedding areas and feeding areas. It is necessary to determine the direction the wind mostly comes from.
Tree stands come in many sizes and shapes. There are climbing stands, those you must use screw in steps or a ladder and the ladder stands that come with a stand attached. Of all, I like the last one best for you usually have a larger platform and safety rail.
Of all the tree stands I have used those we have constructed are my choice. Some have been constructed in trees and other we have built so they are free standing. Many are enclosed with sliding windows, comfortable seats and for extreme weather heaters. Of course, anything constructed on private property must have the permission of the landowner.
Many hunters prefer to hunt from ground blinds. These can be commercial or constructed. Most of the commercial ones are like popup tents easy to put up and easy to carry. Many constructed stands are made by using natural material such as dead branches and brush. These materials are arranged in as natural a manner as possible.
The next step is to plan at least two different routes to your stand. Using the same route in may be picked up by the deer. All this may seem like a lot of work, but when that trophy buck is down it all will seem worthwhile.