My stand is at around 12 feet or so...I can't really get much higher than that in the area that I hunt...too many branches on all the trees. I haven't been busted yet. I grazed a doe in my stand friday morning and she came out in the exact same spot friday night..never did see me either...the buch that was with her was just like what the hell was that when I shot. He then trotted further into the field and never did see me. I think it as an alright height for me in the situation.