How early do we get to our stands?
 

I'm curious. How early do we get to our stands in the mornings? Personally, I like to get there and be "ready" to go no less than 1 hour before shooting light. I like to let the woods settle. That's just me though. How about you guys? Thanks!

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Im usually in the stand 30 min before shooting light

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I'd say about an hour. But if your there 30 min. to an hour, you'll be ok. That gives it enough time to settle down.

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I have found over the years I spook way less game going in when it is light out. I have had deer watch me get into my stand and not spook.

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Around an hour or so. Then I just gaze at stars and such...being that I was an Astronomy geek in high school and college.

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Ya know, I heard someone on one of the hunting shows say this and at the time I thought he was out of his mind! But I actually tried it once and you know what? I actually did make less noise than when I usually go in the woods.

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I like to be on stand 45 minutes prior to shooting light. Other mornings, probably just like many of you, I am moving quickly to get set up just 15-20 minutes before shooting light.

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That was me this morning...running late. Didn't spook any out on the way in - and didn't see any on stand. Guess I shoulda slept in... :D

I try to be about 30-45 mins, depending on the stand.

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I go thirty minutes befor sun lite.:D