Lifting hanging tree stands

[hornlvr]

At 68 years old hanging tree stands by myself is quite a task.  I'm sure some of you guys have already figured this out, but in case you haven't, I have not seen this product on the market, but it works great for me.  I now use a 1/2" rope in a tie down ratchet assembly with two "S" hooks.  I take the short rope assembly and S hooks out, and replace with a 1/2" rope double the length of my tree stand height.  Fasten one S hook to an eye bolt attached to the tree, and the other S hook to your stand.  You can easily pull the stand up to the tree, as the ratchet assembly holds the stand until you pull on the rope.  This is safe and easy and gives you that extra hand you need.  Let me know if this helps anyone out.

[MtnMuley]

Good info.  I'm sure some will find this very handy.

[hornlvr]

These ratchets are available from 1/8" diameter up to 1/2". There is no need to use 1/2" for this purpose, depending on the weight you are lifting, could probably use down to 1/8".  Look up rope ratchets on web for suppliers, Wal-Mart used to stock.

[huntnnw]

 

I have put rope loops on my stands (seat part of stand)..I climb up and put a small eye hook in and pull stand up..then just hook stand to hook so its hanging there and keeps my hands free.

[BULLBLASTER]

I run a treestep into the tree above where the stand will be and use my bow pull rope to pull the stand up and tie off to the tree step and go.about strapping the stand up. Similar to huntnnw.

[irishevox]

is there pictures of this ....

[RadSav]

These work well, but are expensive.  Although if you already have one in your boat or in your climbing gear...   It's amazing how many uses you will find for the Mini Traxion

[RadSav]

Add one of these and you will have everything you need in one pocket.  I have done very little climbing, but the climbing guys have all the fun cool toys.  I find it a shame not to figure out some reason I must have some of their cool gadgets.  Even if it does hurt the pocket book a little.

[irishevox]

THANKS FOR THE INFO... MY STAND IS ONLY 15 FEET UP AND I THINK I NEED TO RAISE IT 5 MORE

[RadSav]

THANKS FOR THE INFO... MY STAND IS ONLY 15 FEET UP AND I THINK I NEED TO RAISE IT 5 MORE

20 Feet!  Are you on a steep hill or something?  15' is higher than average unless you are on a very steep hill.  Hard to get a good angle on any close shot opportunities much higher than that. Our guiding operation back in the day kept stand seat height between 12' and 15'.  Plenty high enough to break your neck/plenty low enough to get good shot angles   Though I do know some make rifle stands that are 20' to the shooting rail most are 10' to 15'.  Highest rifle stands I've seen were in Texas where you needed to see over the tall brush.

Just make sure you have one heck of a good break away or clutch type harness system.  Even falling out feet first at 20' is going to do some damage   We'd hate to read about you in the TMA news letter!

[irishevox]

hunting black tail and i just feel like they can look right at me! maybe i am wrong i dunno... i am just use to hunting out of boxes and climbers with rifle... but i am hunting bow out of the free hang.... i will keep and continue to try.... we shall see

[huntnnw]

Most every whitey hunter I know around here is over 20' up .. I like 25' myself..in the mts even more so with alot of times the deer can appear in any direction

[oldleclercrd]

Most every whitey hunter I know around here is over 20' up .. I like 25' myself..in the mts even more so with alot of times the deer can appear in any direction

That's how high I put mine too.

[oldleclercrd]

Being up higher also helps the wind blow my scent away further and gives me a much better vantage point then down lower. The only time I worry about my shot angle is if the deer walk directly under my stand and I avoid that by setting my stand back away from the trail. Hit high and exit low.

[RadSav]

My how things are changing!  I'm definitely not going to dispute huntnnw's success.  Even if it does seem high to me.  Maybe the local shop is right and I should change my name to "Oldschool"