Abstract: A hunting stand assembly is provided for facilitating erection and positioning of the hunting stand by one person. The assembly includes a base assembly configured for coupling to a support surface and a support assembly configured for securing to a tree. An elongated stand is configured for propping against the tree. A lower end of the stand is pivotally coupled to the base assembly. A pulley assembly has a first end coupled to the support assembly and a second end coupled to the stand. A lift rope extends between the first end of the pulley assembly and the second end of the pulley assembly such that pulling a free end of the lift rope urges the first end towards the second end. Thus, the stand is urged to pivot towards the support assembly and into a desired position against the tree.