sproulman
IMO they are really handy at times - I do carry a collapsible (sp) one and I get it out while or when on stand. One of my hunting partners brings a large pair of sticks along with him, uses them as walking sticks. Often I will even pick and/or fashion some sort of shooting stick (a real stick) in the woods - especially if i am looking at a long difficult shot.
I think Cayugad uses them alot when he is shooting in his back yard.