I hunt between 15 - 25 ft depending on the tree and cover. Most of my stands end up 18-20 ft. Over 20 ft. up I start getting concerned about the shot angle since I've shot the majority of my deer at less than 20 yards out and with a bow. I've gone as high as 35-40 ft. for gun hunting.

Edited by - Lefty Llewellyn on 09/20/2002 14:26:27