Thanks Duckmastor! Just got in from walking the burned out area..WOW!! Damage is extensive! Saw two deer in our bean field when I got there and three bucks in a field across the road. All were downwind of the smoke and none seemed hindered by it. Found fresh deer tracks in all the fire breaks. Encouraging anyway! My stand remained unscathed although I can't say the same for the tree it's in. The bark is charred pretty bad at the bottom. Hope it makes it!! Will need to replace my rope used to pull my bow...it was fried to within 4 ft. of the stand.

Heading out in a few hours to formulate plan B. Good weekend to scout..just finished raining here in Dover and is somewhat cooler out! Good luck all!!!