Originally Posted by
SecondChance
I have 2 ladder stands that are 17 feet from the factory. I place my lock ons at no less than 20 feet for scent control. I have 3 that are 27' feet at the seat for I have a 30' pull up rope tied to the seat and it barely makes the ground. No problem with deer seeing me or scenting me.
Help us all here. How does climbing higher help with scent control?
Someday, when things are slow, take a couple puff balls or better yet, a smoke bomb and climb into a 10-ft stand and 30-foot stand. See where the smoke reaches deer nose height. When we did it 25-years ago for a piece in Bow and Arrow Hunting Magazine, we were surprised. You might be as well. If you want to be even more surprised, see where the smoke goes if you are sitting on the ground.
