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Offline firehawk87

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Tree stands
« on: July 11, 2012, 01:14:55 PM »
Anyone have any advice on which tree stand to get or which ones are better than others. I was leaning towards a climbing tree stand because they look like they are easily moved. Also what are the pros and cons to hunting out of a tree stand? Thanks.
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2012, 01:23:55 PM »
there was a good thread on this a few days ago but I lost it, I was leaning towards a good climber myself, but have never used one yet.
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2012, 01:31:23 PM »
I use a assortment of different hang on tree stands.
I also have several climbers and NEVER use them.

The problem with a climber is you are committed to only hunting trees without limbs and then you have no cover below you.
When I setup a stand I want to have limbs under me and around me for cover, I DO NOT like being in the open both because I don't like getting busted and because I hate heights and limbs under me give me a false sense of security! :twocents:
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2012, 01:37:33 PM »
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2012, 05:42:27 AM »
Take a look at the summit climbers, they're the best I've used.
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2012, 06:44:16 AM »
I also have an assortment of both and second what Matt said.  Nothing beats a hang on all set up ahead of time, good cover above and below.  Id be fine with out climbers.    :twocents:
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2012, 07:01:48 AM »
I would take a hang on stand over a climber for my style of hunting.   I own 3 of them and use them archery elk hunting on the eastside.   I set them all up before the season starts that way you are not disturbing game as much during the season.
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Re: Tree stands
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2012, 10:39:26 AM »
When I do use stands I go all out. I set up several hang on stands on different locations and use such stands according to wind direction and pay attention to over use. I also use a climber when I wish to strike out and find a "hot spot" when Im hunting a lul in the season.

But I also have ground blinds, both commercial build and good old fashion branches and such. I have learned to like the blinds over stands, but thats because Im getting more and more nervose about climbing into stands. I like being up and above things, seeing rather than being seen..but Im getting concrete legs now when I climb into a stand.

Good luck...patients is really needed when hanging on a tree.
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