For me its weather dependent but I have yet to build a "shack"; mostly popup blinds. I spent countless hours on tree stands, hunted from under the pines and prefer that way but with weather like we had this season, I wouldn't mind a hard structure. The biggest problem is I don't have the distance for any great shots, most are within 45-50 yards tops; good for bow hunting but not always for rifle. Spot and stalk is totaly by accident, so much cover its hard to get close enough without make a ton of noise.