During the rut, the only time you'll get me out of my stand is if it begins to thunder and lightning close by - the idea of sitting on a piece of metal 20ft up in a tree gives me images of roasted hunter.

Just a few suggestions on how to stay in one spot and not get busted by Mr. Buck. Don't take an drinks containing caffeine with you, they cause you to urinate more frequently, water is best. Watch out for spicy foods or foods that you know might give you the outhouse trots, stick to PB&J or cheeses - or if you're real hardcore try MRE's (meals ready to eat)(also called by troops "Meals Rejected by Ethopians). Also think about using some camouflage around your stand to diminish the visibility of any movement from your stand. Oh, and dress in layers so that you can take off or add clothing as the temperature dictates - also a rainsuit or poncho isn't a bad idea for suspected rainey days.

For the real hardcore, you can use what we used during surveillance. At a medical supply outlet get a "voiding" bag you strap inside your pants leg, run accessory hose and attach to your personal faucet - a little uncomfortable but it works. Just remember a half gallon of coffee won't fit in a quart voiding bag.

Heaven is best viewed from a deer stand at sunrise in the forest

Favorite Sticker: Vegetarian is Indian for Lousy Hunter