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09-10-2002 | 06:45 AM

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MJL927

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RE: Tree stand or ground blind

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quotequote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I am unsure if I should get a ground blind or a tree stand.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

Lots of people are successful hunting from the ground. There's a healthy percentage of people on this very forum that hunt only from the ground. You only need to be a bit more careful with your movement and scent control. Those are probably the biggest advantages to getting up in the trees. The next would be being able to see farther.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>If I were to get a tree stand, what do I look for in a tree.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

Like Wingbone said, you'll need to scout your area for obvious deer trails, bedding areas, food sources. Then find a tree or trees along these routes that looks like a good ambush spot. As for the tree itself, I prefer to put my stand in a grouping of trees. At least two trees growing right next to each other. This has a couple of advantages: one, I can use the other tree trunk for hanging my gear making it easier to reach; two, I can conceal myself better; three, there's a greater comfort level when you can hang onto the other tree trunk while you stand up. Look for tree trunks that are about the same diameter as a telephone pole.

Your next question will probably be: what type of stand should I get? I personally like ladder stands the best. I've built my own ladder stands from pressure treated 2x4s but I also plan to purchase a few as well. I feel they're much easier to setup and safer to climb into. Most range from 12' to 15' high. I'm uncomfortable going any higher than that. I also have an Ol'Man original climber for hunting in places that I cannot hang a stand.

-Mike

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