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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: firehawk87 on July 11, 2012, 01:14:55 PM

Title: Tree stands
Post by: firehawk87 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.
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: JohnVH 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.
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: alwinearcher 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:
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: wraithen on July 11, 2012, 01:37:33 PM: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=98928.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=98928.0) :tup:
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: whack em on July 12, 2012, 05:42:27 AM: Take a look at the summit climbers, they're the best I've used.
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: buckfvr 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:
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: D-Rock425 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.
Title: Re: Tree stands
Post by: Battle Ready 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.