NitroX,

We have a few highstands here and there, but not as fancy as the ones you'll find in countrys south of ours. Ours are for the most part built with logs chopped there and then, and besides a railing around up on top (so you don't fall out when shooting) there are no walls, roof or weather protection (although I've often considered building a fancier one after sitting in the rain a couple of hours!). The reason is that we put up a highstand where the young pine trees in a clearing have grown too high to see over when sitting/standing on the ground. Obviously, in just a few more years, even the highstand won't help much, and is dismantled. If we had one on the outskirts of a field etc. it would be a differant matter, but there are no fields where we hunt...

In the rare instance where one has to answer natures call, there is no problem since there are no walls/windows. Just don't piss against the wind!

Since our roads are opened to the public, anyone that wants to, has physical access to our highstands. As is the case all over Norway. And if someone wants to climb up and have a look, they can. If they fall down and break their neck, that's their problem.

Erik