I hung this stand 18 months ago and today is my first time in. I'll need to make a few tweaks, but it's the right tree. A really nice 8 bigger than what I shot read the script at 7:15 giving me a few different shots. I will come back with a chainsaw in February and do some improvements along this south facing slope. It's hung for a N wind, but on a day with no sun, the thermals aren't doing what they'd be doing. Instead, my scent is sinking towards the food plot 100 yards below me in this picture.
But in true Appalachian style, the hill is right behind me. As of right now, I can't shoot that edge due to permission issues, but that may change. I'm able to shoot a 20 yard trail this direction, which is helpful and why I can't do a S wind. I can handle a good E wind here also.
With a skift of snow, you can see all kinds of movement from this spot.