Gary....my main hunting spot mirrors your times, perfectly.

I have to alter my entrance times according to the spot I'm hunting. SOme places I can go into, later. Hell I've stayed out late and went to stand without going to bed, before. The spot I'm talking about is a transition area.....and they come back from feeding all night...and they hole up in this spot....waiting to get a few nibbles before they jead to bed for the day. I've seen 'em bed down in this spot......get back up at first light.....feed and head to bed.

So I have to get there early. 2 hrs min.

Other spots? about an hour before first light.

Disclaimer: I hunt pretty small parcels...and I know my way around them in the dark. If I thought I had to make a bunch of noise getting to my tree.....I might wait a bit. Also....I have NEVER gotten a more peaceful nap than I do at that time of the morning....in my treestand. That time of morning is when I solve my world's problems, also. I wouldn't trade this time for anything.