Tree stands

[severn don]

73hunter yes I would agree with you. Now that I am interest in the tree hunting I now know of other spots I would like to place a couple more. I did buy one and after adding a couple more ratchet straps I feel comfortable, but I would like to have more standing room. I have several ideas some that include making my own with the same materials or as you have said wood.

[Useless]

I'm a fan of the double ladder stands. They give lots of room to stretch for long sits and usually have a decent platform for standing. The only downside is they are cumbersome to move and storage can be an issue if you take them down after hunting season.

[Badbuzz]

If you are going to get a climber, in the late season, make sure you strip down to be "uncomfortably cold" before you start climbing. If you don't, holy cow do you get hot. I learned the hard way when I was running a bit late to be up the tree with my climber last fall, and hurried to get out there. Halfway out realized I forgot my bolts back at the house. had to then rush back, get those, carry the climber out, and up a tree (all before legal) I usually like to get out an hour before. I cut it too close (30 mins before legal) Then once up, spent the first 15 mins of that stripping off clothing as I was WAY too hot. Once my body started to cool down, I got more comfortable. But nothing worse than getting too hot sweating, then getting too cold after.

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