RE: Tree Stand Ethics
Ma, I guess everyone feels differently about using other peoples stands, personally, I don't do it. If I got in somebodys' stand, they would show up 10 minutes after I got in it and while I was explaining the situation, I'd be scaring all the deer off. Speaking of scaring the deer off, if there's been that many people in that area in a few weeks period, all the good deer have probably moved on or become nocturnal due to all the scent and disturbances in the area. My humble advice, if it's at all possible find somewhere a little more isolated. Good luck hunting for a place to hang your hat.