legal shooting time is about 630am in my neck of the woods...I try to get in an hour or so earlier...this gives the area time to get quiet....deer move in the dark too. carry a flashlight and wear plenty of orange....some folk like to shoot before its time.........

I get to my stand in the dark Usually about 30 min before first light and 45-1hr before sunrise. Where I hunt I need a light. But I keep it cupped and only shine a fraction of it on the ground. It is a 20 minute walk through heavey brush, trees and briars.
It is truly a great experience to sit on your stand and watch the woods come alive around you with movement and sound. It is almost worth the violent shivering and frostbite!
okcmco

yeah i get there at about 30 minutes before the sun comes up and carry a little flash light on me to guide the way a little..

30 minutes before dawn, use a mini mag light.

I am always sittingin my stand at least 20 minutes before any sign of light on the Easter horizon. Earlier if its warm. I use a very small light as little as possible while walking.

Ialways get there 1 to 2 hours before dark,not onlyt to get the jump on deer,but to get to my stand before other hunters.

Thirty to forty five minutes before day light unless it is a particularly thick area,then I will go in at grey light so I don't make a terrible racket tripping all over myself.

Am usually on stand 1-1 1/2 hours before daylight, I think it does not spook as much game, and it usually beats everyone else into the woods.

I get to my stand approx. 30 min before light. I carry a streamlight stylus for light.

Same here