RE: Tree Stand Question
Get one and practise many times before you use one. It takes a routine to go from vehicle to tree and back to vehicle, safe and soundless. Otherwise at the very least you'll be very wore out and there won't be much to shootat. You could do yourself harm as well.
Maybe you should just take6 monthsand read as much about them as possible, get onethen practise 6 monthsbefore you head out. Tons of post here and everywhere on their safe/use. Most falls occur because the user is negligent in in being prepared to use one. Get used to it before you operate oneIN THE DARK. In other words be able to use it blind folded.