I have found on our property that it doesnt matter. I do however like to utilize my time in the woods as much as possible as my time to hunt can be limited. So I try to make it out there before shooting light if possible. With all the cut trails to areas, it makes it easy to slip in quickly and quietly. Open day of gun, i will be in stand well before shooting light (30-45 mins) knowing the land adjacent to ours will have hunters pushing deer towards me.

I like to get out and up the tree while it is still pitch black.

I am a morning hunter and like to be sitting in my stand 30 minutes before daylight. I have learned over the years, getting into your stand an hour or more before daybreak is just a waste of time.