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elk hunting out of a tree stand
« on: August 04, 2013, 11:20:01 AM »
going to hang some stands for elk any tips
thanks

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 11:51:33 AM »
Practice setting up while standing on the ground at least a dozen times. Then climb up 3 ft and practice some more.

Always where a safety belt and climbing harness when climbing setting up stepping into and getting out of stand.

Just find an area and be aware of wind currents all times of  day  in area when you set up and hunt.

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2013, 11:54:42 AM »
My tip would be not to do it.  Whitetail yes elk no. 
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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2013, 12:18:34 PM »
All the tips you read about hunting whitetails out of stands apply to elk, also (scent control, wind, ingress, egress, safety, movement, time, noise, etc.).  Just gear your site selection toward recently used water sources.  Use mornings and midday to find the most active water sources; if you find a better place, then move the stand there.  Never hunt against the wind; if the wind isn't right for that setup, then don't try to hunt it: hunt a different stand that will work for that wind.  Get into your stand at 3pm and don't get out until legal shooting time ends. 

Don't give up; they will be there at least once in a season's worth of sitting; then you'll have a close shot at a relaxed animal that has no clue you are there.
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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2013, 12:25:55 PM »
My tip would be not to do it.  Whitetail yes elk no.

Do not listen to the above advice.  :bash: Elk hunting is very productive out of a tree stand. Find a "hub" where several trails meet and set up there.
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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2013, 12:55:20 PM »
My tip would be not to do it.  Whitetail yes elk no.

Do not listen to the above advice.  :bash: Elk hunting is very productive out of a tree stand. Find a "hub" where several trails meet and set up there.


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Saddles are typically productive areas for tree stands if the wind is right when you hunt. Hang multiple stands based on prevailing wind currents.

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2013, 01:05:31 PM »
My tip would be not to do it.  Whitetail yes elk no. 
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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2013, 01:17:59 PM »
every time I sit in a tree stand the elk take the other trail . I like to be on the ground and mobile  :twocents:

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2013, 04:33:37 PM »
Stands over wallows !

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2013, 04:40:05 PM »
Yeah ...They work just fine  :chuckle: Plus my hunting buddy has killed 3 elk in the last 3 years from his tree stand which is set up in a swampy area ... :tup:

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2013, 07:56:11 AM »

Place a backpack full of translucent apples under the stand every other day.
The cows will use it and the bulls will follow.

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2013, 08:09:30 AM »
This will be my 2nd year going after elk in a tree stand.  I'm actually heading up this weekend to put another one up. 

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2013, 08:39:26 AM »
Thanks for all the tips.I will post pics if i kill one out of my set up this year

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2013, 09:13:54 AM »
Like to sit up on well used trails. When all those hunters on the ground spot and stocking they push them right past me.

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Re: elk hunting out of a tree stand
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2013, 09:16:30 AM »
In the right spot it works great.  I've killed 4 from a stand.

 


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