RE: How early to put portable stand up???
"Never Put off until tomorrow, that which you can do today." I moved 2 of my ladder stands a week ago. If your bored and its not too hot put it up when its convenient to you.Deer live in the woods, they can differentiate an old scent from a fresh one. Just like we can tell a fresh fart from an old one. I really don't think "Stinking" up your areamatters as much as the amount of pressure you put on your stand. Don't visit yourarea allot andjust watch your scent the dayof your hunt. Hey if hes gonna be there, hell be there regardless. Good Hunting!