Guys, I had to breakdown and cried this weekend. I walked around my property looking for new places to put tree stands up. I'm only on 4.5 acres but have identified. I'm right on a corner lot in my neighborhood and its a great funnel place. Anyway, since I've been hurt, my neighbor thought he would help metrim back the tree on my first and favorite stand on my property. It was in a big oak tree with my 24' extention ladder. The stand itself was situated behind a holly tree that was awesome cover from a deer approaching any direction. It only needed a tiny trim. Well he cut the fricking thing down all the way. I'm pissed and shaking my head. I wonder if he'll get the message when I buy a new tree and replant it in the same spot.
Sorry, had to vent. Getting ready to hit it hard in two weeks. Going to hunt in Md again this year.