RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

A handheld electronic game with the sound turned off helps to keep you from getting bored and dozing off. I tend to doze off in my stand as well, but not for long periods.

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

I hunt to relax more than anything so if I feel drosy I just lean back and let mature take its course. If I miss a deer becasue I'm asleep I got a free pass maybe next time if I'm awake.

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

Get a good nights sleep the night before.... and dont get too comfortable.

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

I'm too giddy to sleep when I hunt. I look forward to being in the stand all week.

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

I have just the oposite problem, after 15 minutes im so bored Im jumping out of my skin. I last 1 hr tops then have to walk around and scare em all away.

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

I bring a book with me to read too.... helps pass the time....

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

Every squirrel that snaps a twig or shuffles some leaves keep me awake! I swear each one seems like a deer coming to me! I'm usually up for work around 4:30 a.m. anyways, so being in the woods at 6:30 is no problem. I also don't have any stands to sit down in... I always stand, so falling asleep really isn't an option! Now if I end up getting that ground blind I've been thinking about, those quick cat naps might be nice...

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

Once I got pass 50 I can't keep my eyes open on the Lounge,I have to Cat Nap on and off!

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

Too me the nap is one of my favorite parts of stand hunting. To be so comfy and relaxed is a rare treat for me.

RE: Staying awake in stand?
 

some moron back in high school use to say he fell asleep one day on the ground and woke up to an 8 pointer sniffing his hand.