I always make sure the gun doesn't have one chambered, unless I am in the stand - I don't even walk to or from the stand with one chambered. I take the sling off when I get into my seat. I adjust my shooting stick to the proper height and make a sweep with my gun in the direction that I BELIEVE the deer will come to make sure I don't have to so something peculiar with the position of the shooting stick or my body - then I chamber a round.

The problem is - I have forgotten to chamber a round and have clicked on deer a few times.


"The struggle you're in today, is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."