I leave mine up year round. I'm getting a little older and lazier. I just put new straps on every other year and take the seats off. If I put a new stand up, I'll do it in July. I'll put the seats back on my stands in August. I want to be done with everything, including stand work and cutting,by mid August, and stay out of the woods til Oct. 1st, opening day. No need for scouting. I already know where they are going to be. One of the benefits of hunting 200acres.