RE: Opinions: Is "Scouting"...."Hunting"
As ridiculous as this may sound, be careful not to scrape up the tree with your stand. That is the ONLY thing I can possibly think of that someone could yell at you about. And, unless you are spiking the tree with bolts, I think you are fine!
Would be funny if some bird-watchers came by, or lovebirds! (Ha! Ha!)