Start a game and choose the equipment you like. I prefer a .280 rifle
and one of the nice walnut stock rifles. the bullet at the top of your
screen points to a deer. usually it is far away, so walk head on towards
the deer. You will see a purple arrow on your compass. this tells you
where the wind is blowing. if it is blowing towards where the bullet
indicates the deer is, put on a cover scent. if it is blowing  away from 
the deer you can use an attractant scent. while following the deer, hit
[]  and look ahead through your binoculars. when u see the deer
immediately turn left or right judging on the terrain u are on. if the
deer is on a hill go down, if it is in a valley, get on a hill. hit R3
and creep up or down a hill until your are somewhat to the side of the
deer. if the shot is angled to the deer use your .280 rifle. but if your
direct on to the side go ahead and use that walnut stocked beauty. aim 2
inch above the front shoulder for a chest shot. if u are angled form the
back of the deer aim right for the middle of the deer for a  critical
hit. if u are angled from the front of the deer aim for the middle of
the front chest. good luck and have fun