I guess i'm one of the few that leave their stands on public land up. I've banged thru the woods in the dark with a climber and it's a drag. I will also admit to using screw in steps when I should not. I even cut shooting lanes and clear limbs that might mess me up.
I don't know believe we have to pull our stands here but I do know I'm not supposed to damage trees
Don't know how to break that habit.
I use the GPS to find my stands but use Bright eyes to pinpoint the tree. That give me the option of approaching from any direction dependent on the wind of the day..