Abstract: A tree stand rest system comprises a gun and a tree. A mounting bracket is couplable to the tree. Tree stand-offs are adapted to rest against the tree. The top end has a tree leveling screw adapted to be adjusted to various pitches of the top. A strap attachment ring has an aperture. A strap around the tree has a hook. A pivot arm extending generally horizontally has a vertical cylindrical pivotable end rotatably coupled to a pivot arm axle. A pivot arm support cable has a tree end coupled to the mounting bracket and a pivot arm end coupled to the distal end of the pivot arm. A cylindrical support leg extends vertically downward. A cradle is formed in the support leg.