Climbing Stand Noisy any Suggestions?
Hello,
I have a nice Baker Style Tree stand; however, I find it fairly noisy to climb trees with. I have to under four screws to get it around trees and I see to always get one of the parts of the stand hit on another as I wrap it around the tree. Also, I have trouble racheting up pine trees without making a bit of noise. I hunt public land where most people use climbers so I believe that the deer really know that is making this noise. Are there any secrets to use a climber to make it quiter?
In addition, my safety belt is nylon. As I climb the tree I push the belt up the tree. This also makes noise. Any suggestion on hunting safetlybut with less noise?
I am seriously thinking of hunting on the ground. I mainly hunt archery so being close range being in a tree would be nice, but not if it means I scare them out of the area as I get up the tree.
Any suggestoins would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
CB