I was out yesterday for about 9 hours in my stand (5:15am-10am & 4:15pm-8:15pm). I stood for all but about 15min and I held my bow for about 80% of the time I stood. After talking to one of my buddies who I hunt with, he converted me from a stand "sitter" to a stand "stander". I now believe that there are many benefits to this:
1.Lower profile in the tree - Blending in with the tree better
2. Less likely to move around when standing...one hand holding my bow and the other in my pocket -- When in the seated position, I think that your more likely to move your arms around and shift your feet...making movements that deer pick up on -- I always seem to see more deer when I stand than when I sit.
3. Less movement is necessary to get the shot off -- just draw and release.
It definitely takes more effort but I think it is worth it.
Your thoughts???
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