this is going to be my first year out . i know you can hunt from the ground in bow season.
but what about firearm and ml season .looks like i'm going out alone (alleged hunting partner is now not concerned with hunting )so if i don't need a stand i'll put it off till next year if not guess i'll have to spend some $ i don't have to spend.
I always prefer a stand versus the ground due to visibilty and scent elimination. Some argue that it is safer on many ares as everyone is shooting towards the ground.
You can find ladder stands at Cabelas for under $60 and good hang ons with steps for under $50. Purchase a stand and you'll thank yourself later.
Bob
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Hunting the wilds of NW Jersey..
Where are you hunting Ultra? Get yourself a stand. It will increase your chances... I good first time set up as 88 said is a ladder stand. You can also get a hang on with a set of 16 ft ladder sticks. Check local stores first. Shipping is expensive on a heavy ladder. Make sure you LOCK IT UP. This is NJ..
i'm in woodbridge/middlesex co. but i havent picked a zone yet cuz i have nobody to hunt with lol. was supposed to be hunting the pine barrens with my friend and his father. it's my friends first year also (even though we're both almost thirty).now he's just procrastinating.he won't hunt unless he has the top of the line equipment,he dosen't have time,mabey this year i'll just practice for next year ...ect. now i'm sick of waiting for him .
i don't care if i have to travel a little .so let me know when your goin and i'll see if i can get out of work. i'm working on getting my tree stand situation fixed. so hopefuly within the next two weeks i'll get that taken care of and be ready to go.
use of tree stands in nj
