Sticks or screw in steps?
I know how some feel about tree steps, but I dont see how they are different than climbing sticks; either way you are going to get stabbed if you fall.
Anyways: I have a tree I want to hunt from but it is too large for my climber so Im going to get a Lock On and hang it about 20 feet up. Im leaning towards screw in tree steps (I found some big gnarly ones for $2.99 that are larger than the regular steps) for two reason: They are cheaper than sticks and I'm hoping they will scare off other hunters from using my stand. I'm on private property but the owners let anyone hunt so you never know who will be other during the season.
Im young, strong and not afraid of heights at all.... I'm thinking Gorilla Lock On, Tree steps, my new HSS Harness and a lineman's rope around the tree while I climb, what do you guys think? I've never used sticks or steps, so opinions (good or bad) are welcome.