Bring plenty of water! Last year I sat in my treestand from sunrise to sunset the first day of archery (90 degrees) just to prove I could do it. I drank all my water by noon & by sundown I was dizzy & lost my voice. I was lucky to hike out 1.4 miles to my truck where I had more water. Be prepared , bring a thermocell with several reloads, & enjoy the magic of disappearing into the woods when your elevated & still. I never got a shot that day, but I saw 1 bear, i bobcat, 3 coons & 2 gators - it was a GREAT day that I will never forget.