Ladder stand placement

[Al Bundy]

I bought a nice ladder stand at Dicks last fall. I call it my condo. Its in a shitty spot and needs moving. I think I found a good place for it but my hunting buddy says never to face the stand into the rising sun as you become visible to the deer in that situation. Anyone hear this? Does it have any merit? I don't think it does. It really wouldn't be out in the open. It I in a thin woods and below treetops. Some sun yes, full sun no.

[Zag]

Well if it's overcast than no boggy, I had a stand that faced the east and sucked on a sunny day but it  was was more open. Ya never know till you try it

[fasteddie]

Yes , it makes a difference as some camo material is somewhat reflective . Also , your scope glass would give off some glare .  You could have the same problem with it facing west with the sun on the other side . Then you take into consideration of is it upwind or downwind . It's beneficial to have a few stands so you can work with the sun and the wind direction . It's always good to have some cover in front of it so it blends in with the surroundings . Jusy my opinion ..........

[Bow sniper]

for an evening hunt the sun is on the back of your head that might work two if the deer are traveling that direction to feed in the evening 

[NYBowhunter]

My stands that are in more open areas are set to where the sunrise is either at my back or to the side of me.