YUP, you got to go. There is no question about it. It's tradition. As far as the wind.... I can't believe all your stands were designed for the "SAME" prevailing wind. You must have one somewhere... or find some brush or a blowdown to hide in. I sat in a tree last night with all kinds of clothes on. Windy as all get out and down right frigid by dark. You have to go. IF you don't it's like a curse. My wife informed me last night she's having this colon0scopy done the last day of the season. I have to driver her and bring her home. SOOOOOOOOOooooo... my morning hunt is ruined... but it's OK cause I can be there the last half our of the last day of the season. It's tradition.