duckmaster..nice look at the lone wolf web site..the alpha system is perfect for the hunting u r doing. i hunt the same type of ares all it consist of is straps. one strap goes around the tree..u tighten it down and hang your stand on the little hook..and u can get into ANY treee with...well, just about. i have the 3 sticks...they put me up there..they attach the same as the stand. each stick has 3 steps on them. good luck