ORIGINAL: Illini_Sportsman
A ladder will not spook game if you get it in the woods awhile before you plan to hunt. Deer get used to just about any of the craziest-looking objects as long as they are exposed to them for long enough to consider them a non-threat.
yeah ladders are great as long as the deer have some time to adjust. i would really recommend just getting a summit climber or something along those lines if you don't want a ladder stand. i've never had the need or opportunity to hunt out of hang ons. climbers arent' that much of a problem to work with.
if you do decide to build be careful they can be very dangerous if not built right.