Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Ihuntelk2 on October 06, 2010, 08:07:07 PM
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So im on the fence about getting a trees stand. what does everyone think about hunting in one. I think it makes alot of sense .expecially with a bow.
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They work great! You have to have 'em in the right area of course. I have a ladder stand and a "hang-on" stand. Each has it's advantages. It's pretty cool sitting 15-20 feet in a tree with the ability to see OVER all the brush. One draw back is if you do see a deer out of range you can't really climb down and go after it without alerting the deer.
I'm not really a "sit all day" stand hunter so I limit my stand time to a few hours. It works for me.
It's also pretty cool when a deer comes my and walks directly under your stand... :)
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also have to look at the down side of theft. that does happen no matter how well you lock it up. bolt cutters/guns will break locks.
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Great Idea for hunting with any weapon. I have a summit goliath SS climber and love it. You get what you pay for when it comes to stands :twocents:
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It is amazing the amount of wildlife you end up seeing while utilizing a tree stand. In addition it forces you to stay still in a spot and let the forest get back to natural around you, that in itself is cool even if it is just checking out the chipmunk down below.
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Treestands with a bow are a great idea! Depending on where and what game you are hunting they are a must in my opinion.. Whitetail hunting they are must have! I have killed elk out of them as well during the rut by calling them in.. Very effective form of hunting!
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On the west side they are a must! I've rifle and bow hunted with climbers and hang on stands... If you not sold on them just take an extension ladder that's 15-20ft tall into the woods and lean them up in a brushy area. Climb up and take a peak for your self... you see down into the brush not through it.... I have 2 climbers and 2 hang on stands.... hang ons are great for private quiet places and climbers are good for public areas. :twocents: I like to use the hang ons for morning hunts( they are quiet and quick) and climbers for afternoon evening hunts...
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im thinking about getting one for late deer on the westside.... never hunted out of one but I think ill give it a go
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Second best piece of hunting equipment that I own, next to my bow!
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Seems like it all depends where you'l be hunting
Out in Eastern WA, they may not be as useful as they might be out on the Wetside :twocents:
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I elk hunt out of one a lot have shot 3 elk from a tree stand. I have never shot a deer from one but I'm going to hang two this year.
