tree stand hunting

[patton1]

You shouldn't use the word hunting and tree stand at the same time!!!  You are not hunting in a stand, you are waiting for an oppertunity to pass your way.

  Man, you're right on.  Explain to me what real hunting is.  Let me guess, you go out there with your bare hands and chase down a deer on foot, then tackle it and snap it's neck, right?  No, probably not!  I love to hear about "fair chase" on an animal, which I'm sure you will likely bring up.  There is no such thing but please feel free to humor us.  I can't wait to hear how you are a better hunter than everyone else.   

[wraithen]

I would one day like to use a pistol, maybe a knife on deer but that again would be an ambush and getting really lucky. I will probably never do it but I think that would be pretty BA. For now its more about meat in the freezer. Or should I say will be.

[bobcat]

I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.

x2

Those guys that track a buck down are pretty impressive too. The Benoit family are famous for it.

[pianoman9701]

I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.

x2

Those guys that track a buck down are pretty impressive too. The Benoit family are famous for it.

Still hunting, stalking and closing the distance are really difficult and rewarding when you connect. Inking through the woods and seeing critters before they see you takes some freakin talent. It's purposeful, not chance or luck encounters. Being a hunting predator rocks. Tree stands have their place, but not in my hunts.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.

x2

Those guys that track a buck down are pretty impressive too. The Benoit family are famous for it.

Still hunting, stalking and closing the distance are really difficult and rewarding when you connect. Inking through the woods and seeing critters before they see you takes some freakin talent. It's purposeful, not chance or luck encounters. Being a hunting predator rocks. Tree stands have their place, but not in my hunts.

I would never deny skill involved with still hunting or stalking. I have done it... it isn't easy.... particularly with whitetail.

[Kingpuck]

One thing to stay warm that people swear buy. Haven't had a chance to use it myself is Patagonia's Capilene 3. It's $100 for the shirt and pants but doggone you are suppose to stay toasty. Each their own though. The heating packets are pretty sweet too. Good gloves and hats and socks are key too.

Tend to loose a lot of your heat through your head and armpits.

[Wildsau]

I have done a lot of stand hunting, in Germany, and I can tell you it is no picnic; most especially when you are hunting Wild Boar in the middle of January.  You are trying to keep warm and not make a sound, becasue the slitest sound will cause the whole works to bolt; if they come into view.

For the open treestand, I saw, on a YouTube on one of these threads, where a young lady took a rubberized door mat in the stand with her.  This kept the cold air from coming up through the, not so insulated, soles of the boots.  Any cold break helps.  Myself, I use Loden.  No wind or cold gets in, evn if you get soaking wet while sitting there.

[wraithen]

Sikorsky didn't think people would need heat in the back of blackhawks so they only put in 2 vents to the pilots 6. We're usually freezing in the winter. King crew chief trick is to put your feet on the wooden chock blocks. Keeps the metal floor from sucking the heat through the soles. It's all about good insulation.

[D-Rock425]

I've never killed a deer from a treestand but 4 of the 7 elk I've killed have been from the same stand location.  I think elk hunting from treestands is very effective but often overlooked.  I still split my elk hunting up about 50/50 treestand/stocking.  I also enjoy scouting and hanging stands during the summer months.