RE: How many hours in the stand with no deer (this year)??
I spent six days in the trees without seeing anything. Then I saw a few does and finally a nice buck presented itself and I got him. Spent alot more time in the woods trying to find a nice doe. I logged a lot of time this year but didn't keep track of hours. Saw lots of little deer, and a few small bucks but didn't shoot.
I always tell my son...try to enjoy the experience, if you do it because you want to shoot, well try the 3D target in the yard.