I change positions while on stand. I'll sit, I'll stand, I'll lean, I'll face the tree, I'll face away. I always keep it handy. When I'm seated it's usually in my hand ready or at least laying across the front of my stand or in the bow bracket. Sometimes resting in the bow holster between my legs and layedback against my chest. When I'm up it's usually in my hand resting in a holster. Sometimes on a hook, sometimes not. First thing I do when I climb up is screw in a bow hanger on each side of the tree and one above my head. I have the bow arm(Real Tree thingy)that sticks out but only used it once. I don't like it.