I built a permanent stand two years ago. I found you have to search out three at least 6 inch trees, I had poplars, and built a triangular platform. I used roughcut spruce from my uncles farm (true 2 x 6's) and made a very comfortable stand. I did not enclose it but I'm sure you could. Would you like some pics of it? Let me know.
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