What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

Just curious what time you guys get on stand for an afternoon bow hunt? I' ve seen deer in the fields here as early as 5:00. I' ll be hunting transition areas between bedding areas and food sources. I' m thinking around 4:30 or is that too early?

Thanks.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

When I' m planning on hunting the day, I am ussually on the stand from first light till about 11:00am, then I am usually back in the stand around 1-2 until dark.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

I don' t have to worry about that because i' m still out there.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

Usually 3 hours before sunset.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

As soon as I can get out there. I usually get home from work between 3 and 4pm and as soon as I shower and head to my stan.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

I think the time of year is whats important here. In the early season its not important to get out there to early unless you have the time and just enjoy being out. Just like in the mornings during the early season I don' t stay past 10 but when the buck start looking harder its time to stay longer and get there earlier. Then during the rut its best to go in at dark and leave at dark!!!!

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

I try to get to my stand somewhere inbetween to late to spook moving deer and to early to fall asleep:)

Thats usually about 3 hrs before sunset:)

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

I try to be in my tree between 3-4 pm.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

I kind of let work decide what time I get on stand.

If I happen to be off work then its daylight to dark.

RE: What time do you get on stand for the afternoon?
 

Usually 3-4 hours before sunset.