Does it matter...
 

if I lock my climbing stand onto a tree the day before (or a couple days) I plan to hunt an area? If I'm over at the farm doing some work, I'll move my stand somewhere I plan to hunt the next time around, and leave it there locked to the base of the tree. Sometimes, I will get down in the morning, take my stand somewhere else, then leave and come back that night. Is there anything wrong with this practice?

RE: Does it matter...
 

It's your stand , you can move it anytime you want .

RE: Does it matter...
 

I was asking more along the lines of being in an area too much (over-contaminating) or possibly spooking something the night beforeI hunt an area in the morning.

RE: Does it matter...
 

If I were you at this point in time, I'd put up the stand the day I plan on hunting from it. Catch them by suprize. I've had some good success doing that.

RE: Does it matter...
 

I've always packed my climber into and out of the woods with me after every hunt. By doing this I can basically "pop-up" out of nowhere and deer never really have a chance to figure out my routine.