I will tell you a couple of things......For a base I have hunted public land all of my hunting life. One thing is for sure, unfortunatly though it be sad I have to be ready that some retard is going to steal my stand on state land. Second if you scout and find a spot and there is not a stand in that spot or in the area than put yours there. First come first serve. Even though most people dont want problems as long as you try to be considerate you will be fine. But take heed....be know mistake you are trying to be successfull and to do that you cant be a little aggressive if you want that buck. If there is one someone else is after him too.