Post by: Evoac05 on July 21, 2011, 07:24:35 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on July 21, 2011, 08:00:46 PM
Post by: buckfvr on July 21, 2011, 08:18:07 PM
I prefer tree stands and ladders, and I tie off all times.
Post by: Bean Counter on July 21, 2011, 09:31:04 PM
Post by: saylean on July 21, 2011, 09:37:14 PM
For one, it was noise carrying the thing into the area. For another, it was a ladderless one, so you climbed with the chair. I didnt like the idea of having to climb down if nature really called in a hurry.
I like ground blinds (ones I usually just make with tree limbs, etc). There is nothing like being on the ground with an animal you are hunting, only a few steps away.
BUT...thats just me. More power to those who love tree stands.
Post by: deerdog on July 21, 2011, 09:58:02 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on July 21, 2011, 10:27:43 PM
I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death all other forms of mishaps combined. :twocents:
"tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death"...almost but that is like blaming the guns for deaths. Falling is what leads to more hunter injuries and deaths than all other forms of mishaps combined. Wear a linemans belt when putting the stand in and have a prusik system anytime after. You should always have a safety. Your odds of falling will be very low. (I don't always follow this...sometimes I do...sometimes I don't...but I should)
Post by: Bean Counter on July 22, 2011, 01:11:58 AM
I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death all other forms of mishaps combined. :twocents:
"tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death"...almost but that is like blaming the guns for deaths. Falling is what leads to more hunter injuries and deaths than all other forms of mishaps combined. Wear a linemans belt when putting the stand in and have a prusik system anytime after. You should always have a safety. Your odds of falling will be very low. (I don't always follow this...sometimes I do...sometimes I don't...but I should)
I think that statement is a bit of a stretch. Gun's only work in one very small, simple operation. The bullet comes out the same direction 100% of the time.
Tree stand injuries intermingle with inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping, etc, etc, etc.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 22, 2011, 05:34:09 AM
Post by: buckfvr on July 22, 2011, 10:34:32 AM
Post by: Todd_ID on July 22, 2011, 10:48:57 AM
I'm a recent treestand convert. I'll be in a tree from Sept till Dec. I've seen the results first hand and like what you can get away with that you can't on the ground. Sure you get a lot of activity running and gunning for bugling bulls, but shot opportunities are few and far between. With a treestand your encounters go way down, but your shot opportunities go way up. And the more opportunities you can get the better chance of filling the tag. And, yes, strap in from ground to stand to ground every single time.
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 22, 2011, 11:09:34 AM
Post by: seth30 on July 22, 2011, 11:13:40 AM
I used a tree stand for the first time last year. While I liked being above everything, I just dont think its my cup of tea.After the lugging around I am all covered in sweat, so that is my biggest draw back. If I can set up a few days prior then I will go for it, but not the day of the hunt.
For one, it was noise carrying the thing into the area. For another, it was a ladderless one, so you climbed with the chair. I didnt like the idea of having to climb down if nature really called in a hurry.
I like ground blinds (ones I usually just make with tree limbs, etc). There is nothing like being on the ground with an animal you are hunting, only a few steps away.
BUT...thats just me. More power to those who love tree stands.
Post by: Camp David on July 22, 2011, 11:26:11 AM
if your going to hunt from a blind...set it up as early in the season as possible to get the animals accustom to it. Also a good idea with tree stands.
I like the "view" from a tree stand much better than ground blind. This allows me to scout as I hunt.
I love my climber tree stand for archery white tails, for elk I'm on the ground stalking.
Post by: seth30 on July 22, 2011, 11:55:32 AM
Post by: Kain on July 22, 2011, 12:41:29 PM
Jim Shockey, ShadowShield Mirrored Hunting (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBth4SQAk0M#)
Post by: Kain on July 22, 2011, 12:48:42 PM
The Shield by Hunterology (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8sbdMrtlY0#)
Post by: Camp David on July 22, 2011, 01:04:33 PM
Camp David, ever use it for bear, or yotes? I have used mine for bear and yotes, but learned I have to set up days prior through trial and error.
Nope, not intentionally, but have had some close while i was waiting for deer. If I get to the point that i could pattern them...than they will become multi purpose deer/bear/yote stands.
Post by: Special T on July 22, 2011, 01:15:59 PM
Post by: jnevs23 on July 22, 2011, 01:38:38 PM
Post by: Machias on July 22, 2011, 03:06:00 PM
Post by: rasbo on July 22, 2011, 03:33:16 PM
Post by: Machias on July 22, 2011, 03:59:57 PM
Post by: Evoac05 on July 22, 2011, 06:54:05 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on July 23, 2011, 07:31:30 PM
I like a ground blind. Better protection from the elements, and no chance of falling to your death or serious injury. I believe tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death all other forms of mishaps combined. :twocents:
"tree stands account for more hunter injuries and death"...almost but that is like blaming the guns for deaths. Falling is what leads to more hunter injuries and deaths than all other forms of mishaps combined. Wear a linemans belt when putting the stand in and have a prusik system anytime after. You should always have a safety. Your odds of falling will be very low. (I don't always follow this...sometimes I do...sometimes I don't...but I should)
I think that statement is a bit of a stretch. Gun's only work in one very small, simple operation. The bullet comes out the same direction 100% of the time.
Tree stand injuries intermingle with inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping, etc, etc, etc.
You have a point...they aren't exactly alike...but that is why I said "almost". However, using proper treestand safety is very much like using proper gun safety. Accidents caused by all of the things you mentioned (inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping) can be prevented in most cases by using proper treestand safety. Many firearm accidents happen in the same types of situations (inclement weather, fatigue, falling asleep, buck fever, slipping). However, by using proper firearm safety you can prevent most accidents during these situations. So...that is why I say blaming the treestand (for the falling) is almost like blaming the firearm. Failing to use proper treestand safety is what leads to the majority of accidents with hunters but it's not the treestands fault in most cases (sometimes even when the stand fails it shouldn't result in a life or death situation if proper treestand safety is used). I know I need to follow it better from time to time. Of course I always wear a safety but I should always be strapped in at all time of using a tree stand. Generally when I put them up I don't wear a linemans belt (like I should) for the initial climb.
Post by: hillbilli on August 18, 2011, 11:50:57 PM
Post by: crow killer on August 28, 2011, 06:34:35 PM