OK, I never go to the stand before opening day (we own the land and have permanent stands). I believe in not disturbing anything before the hunt. The rest of my family merrily goes to their stands and gets set up.

Anyway, I injured my leg this year and it would be much easier for me to carry out many of my things the day before like my bucket, camo overalls, heavy boots, etc.

Is going out to the stand the day before going to greatly diminish my opportunity for a deer?