I have been hunting deer for the past 15 years & my dad (a lineman by trade) has allways preached getting way up there...at least 20'...higher if possible.

Ok...so I usually am anywhere from 18-22' depending on the stand (using climbers). Now my biggest quandry I have now is should I be primarily concerned with how far off the deck I am..for scenting reasons..or should I be more concerned with concealing my siloute?

The reason I ask this now is my favorite stand which my dad got made in a few times last year is in a great spot. The way I have set it up now...its about 20'...but if deer come in a certain way...your siloute is exposed. My new theory is to only go up about 14-15 ' (on the same tree)where my siloute will be well concealed by evergreens...but will sacrifice some shooting lanes.

Please give me your take on it. I hope I drew you an acurate picture so you can relate. Also I hate to sound like Im leaving anyone out but...this question is mainly for those with a lot of hunting out of tree stand experince...especilly bow.

I appreciate it,
Ryan