I guess that I must be a horrible hunter. We actually built our cabin on a bench on the mountain, for the express purpose of using the deck as one of the stands. We have taken many mature, great whitetails and many turkeys in the backyard. It really helps out the older hunters to be able to take a break from climbing one morning or evening and it is also a great security always having someone at the cabin during the season. You would be surprised how many hunting cabins get broken into during prime hunting hours. NOT OURS! Plus there is always hot coffee on for those who get cold and come out. I think people need to understand that not all of us will agree with each others hunting methods. If my diabetic father shoots a trophy off of the deck of the cabin, you can bet your britches we will brag about it. I took an 8pt off of the deck last year. I shot him at 138 yards and he dropped in his tracks. I was very proud of him and his antlers adorn the honor wall at the cabin right now. To each is own.

JMO

Mike