Hike in tree stand for black tail?

[JasonG]

The more info I'm getting about this sounds like a fixed stand might be better for black tail.

[Alan K]

I'm a climber guy.  If you have a patch of timber to hunt, it would be a good idea to have multiple trees ready to climb into depending on the conditions (primarily wind). With a fixed/ladder stand your comitted.

One thing to consider on the climbers... If you haven't spent time in a tree stand, having a rail versus open is something to consider. I tried the open one for bowhunting, but I'm not much of a fan of heights and it gave me the willy's at the height I was climbing to elevate my scent. Now I use a railed upper, which can be a problem on a steep angled shot.  I usually hang 20-30 yards from the trail I'm anticipating action on so it isn't an issue.  It's also an attempt to keep scent further away, both while I'm in the stand and also the scent I'm leaving on the ground hiking in.

[JasonG]

I'm a climber guy.  If you have a patch of timber to hunt, it would be a good idea to have multiple trees ready to climb into depending on the conditions (primarily wind). With a fixed/ladder stand your comitted.

One thing to consider on the climbers... If you haven't spent time in a tree stand, having a rail versus open is something to consider. I tried the open one for bowhunting, but I'm not much of a fan of heights and it gave me the willy's at the height I was climbing to elevate my scent. Now I use a railed upper, which can be a problem on a steep angled shot.  I usually hang 20-30 yards from the trail I'm anticipating action on so it isn't an issue.  It's also an attempt to keep scent further away, both while I'm in the stand and also the scent I'm leaving on the ground hiking in.

good point on the climbers. Heights aren't a problem for me . I've been hanging off a 20 story building fixing light fixtures downtown. Ha!

[snake]

Hands down the Lone Wolf Hand Assault climber for me!!  It is sooo light weight, packs in VERY flat, very quiet and very solid.

Agree 100% i have killed deer and elk from mine.  Packing and setting the stand up every morning and evening is easy and takes minutes to setup.

[JasonG]

Im leading towards hang on style tree stands after some advice and research. Anyone know places to get good used ones?

[Parasite]

Craigslist for used stands. Also eBay or local furums. I might sell mine here shortly.

[Special T]

Im leading towards hang on style tree stands after some advice and research. Anyone know places to get good used ones?

Hang ons are great...  for your the back 40 at grandmas, parents, brothers or other places that you will hunt often and on private land. Id only use a hang on if it was really close to my house on public land on an overlooked piece with difficult access.

[JasonG]

Im leading towards hang on style tree stands after some advice and research. Anyone know places to get good used ones?

Hang ons are great...  for your the back 40 at grandmas, parents, brothers or other places that you will hunt often and on private land. Id only use a hang on if it was really close to my house on public land on an overlooked piece with difficult access.

hmmmmm

[Parasite]

You'd be surprised at how quick you can setup a hang-on mobile system these days.

Im leading towards hang on style tree stands after some advice and research. Anyone know places to get good used ones?

Hang ons are great...  for your the back 40 at grandmas, parents, brothers or other places that you will hunt often and on private land. Id only use a hang on if it was really close to my house on public land on an overlooked piece with difficult access.

[Special T]

You'd be surprised at how quick you can setup a hang-on mobile system these days.

Im leading towards hang on style tree stands after some advice and research. Anyone know places to get good used ones?

Hang ons are great...  for your the back 40 at grandmas, parents, brothers or other places that you will hunt often and on private land. Id only use a hang on if it was really close to my house on public land on an overlooked piece with difficult access.

my point in saying this is that 1 on small pieces of property being quiet is pretty important. 2 if its family they will likely kkeep an eye on your stuff. 3 it makes for a great short impromptu hunt. if you only have till 10 am, or you can only get there after work and sit for a couple of hours. I will tell you that i never shot the nice blacktail i found from this scenerio because he kept coming in too late, and it was too dark in the timber for me to make a shot not to mention tell if it was the guy i was after. 

[JasonG]

I'm still scratching my head on this since I will only be hunting public land and don't know any private land owners to hunt there land.

[Special T]

Since that is the case an aluminum Summit Viper climber is in your future and if you can find one in the off season used your in the money.

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[Parasite]

I concur for the most part ... if you are hunting straight trees. If the Viper fits you, then great. For me, I wanted something bigger and went with the Titan if I recall correctly. But as Special T said, you can get some sweet deals in the off season. Keep an eye on craigslist.

I have both a climber setup and hang-on setup for mobile hunting. Each has their own pros and cons.

[MIKEXRAY]

I bought two Summit climbers off of craigslist years ago and love them. Rock solid, never had any slips or close calls. One thing I wanted to point out is one of my Summit stands was called " back packer " after the model . This stand folds completely flat for carrying and is way nicer for transporting.  My other Summit is bulky and catches on stuff in transport.  If purchasing I would find the " back packer " model. I use that one 90 % of the time . Great feature. 

[duhameister]

Lone Wolf, its the lightest, quietest and most reliable climber you can buy.

I grew up with them in Wisconsin and have used them for 20+ years.

The only downside to a climber is you have to saw limbs if its your first time up the tree, which can be noisy.