I agree....I'am less concerned about spooking deer with a flashlight in the dark going in or coming out. I worry more about being mistaken for a deer by another hunter. A light also helps so you don't fall and get hurt or damage your hunting gear. I use a small light that I carry in my hand until I reach my stand and then I put it on the bill of my hat to rig up. I don't use the light when I climb the tree. I allow enough time so that I'am up in my tree for a 1/2 hour before the sun comes up so that all is quiet and thing's have settled down!!!!!