RE: in the dark
Do Not Fear The Night, Fear What Hunts At Night...........
I do not use a flashlight at all when walking to the stand. No need to worry. And I get in the stand about an hour before first light just to make sure I can get all of my noises out before daylight. If you walk to your stand during the day, you will disturb your hunting area more than you would if you were to at night. Just my two cents.