The only thing you have to worry about is tripping and falling or running into a tree. Animals won't bother you unless you climb up your stand and there is a possum or coon sitting in your stand now that is a shocker! It is other hunters that scare me! The only time it bothers me is early season when there are spider webs. Years ago when I first started hunting my dad kept taking me out in the woods in the moonlight and we would just walk around without lights. after awhile your eyes adjust. Then I started going out by myself and after a few times your fear is gone.