RE: Getting to your stand....
Depends on where I am hunting and who I am with. If there is a possibility of sneaking up a deer on the way in, I'll nock an arrow and look as I go, just faster than still hunting. If I am with someone, I'll keep the arrow in the quiver. I don't want to stick anyone. If the deer aren't going to be anywhere where I'm walking, I'll get to and up the tree as fast as I can.
Greg