4 or 5 times i have put up a stand and killed deer out of it that day.

one of those times, me and my buddy robb were building a permanent one, he had his climber and we were going to hunt when we finished. AS HE WAS POUNDING A 2x4 INTO THE TREE, a nice 8 ran right up to us!

it bounded off about 20 yds away, i passed robb his bow and he double lunged it right there! at 1pm on a hot afternoon.... you really never know, but i am ready for a shot all the time!

good luck

moose