Originally Posted by
bigmster127
what is everybodies preferred height in a treestand? has anybody seen deer out of a stand at 12ft? im not a height person but im more comfortable at 12 than i am at 16. is 12 to low or does it depend the terrain? looking at putting a ladder stand on flat terrain.
Preferred height is the one that works best for the area you are hunting in. I prefer 20'-22', but that is with a safety harness and a life line. If you want to minimize scent you have to go 20' or higher. If you only want more visibility over hunting from the ground 10-12 ft. is perfect.