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Copper31

09-27-2006 01:26 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

If you have cover 12 ft is plenty. I havehunted and killed deer out of a 12ft stand a few times.

06SwitchbackXT2

09-27-2006 01:40 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

I prefer the 16ft ladder stand over the 12ft, but have had success in both.

killadoe

09-27-2006 02:42 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

yeah I just hope I get lucky and get a shot... Alsong as i am down wind and sit still I shouldnt have any reason to worry..

Windwalker7

09-27-2006 07:38 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

Just make sure you have some type of foilage, low hanging limbsor something to break up you outline.

Don't just put it up against a bare tree trunk out in the open.

You want to blend in, not stick out. Also, follow other's advise about playing the wind.

jmbuckhunter

09-27-2006 07:45 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

If there isn't much to conceal you at that height you might be better off in a well camaflaged ground blind. But if you can hide among branches and leaves and get the wind right lt can be done.

Buellhunter

09-27-2006 09:11 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

you can always add branches behind you to help hide you.
I use an extra ratchet strap and just ratchet the extra branches to the tree.
Works like a charm.
Dick's had 15 ft ladders on sale for 59.00 last week
I may go get a few more this week. You can never have too many stands.:D

killadoe

09-28-2006 11:40 AM

RE: Ladder stand?

where I am hunting the pine trees are young and barely big enough for a ladder, but I think the branches will offer adequate cover... I hope so man.. man I cant wait to go hunting this evening...

Downhill18

09-28-2006 11:54 AM

RE: Ladder stand?

If the trees are that small, have you considered a tripod stand? Many of them will help you get well above the 10-12' you'll get from your ladder stand.

killadoe

09-28-2006 12:32 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

I am not going to have time to go buy a tripod for this weekend, but I wish i had one.. Also it is onWMA and i have to take it down at night. Also if somebody steals my lil ladder stand it wont be near as bad as them stealing a new tripod.. thanks for the advice though...

buttonbuckmaster

09-28-2006 12:39 PM

RE: Ladder stand?

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ORIGINAL: killadoe

it is a homemade ladder stand, I used sassafrass poles i cut in the woods and am using 1x4's for the step with a piece of 3/4 inch ply wood at the top. i have it set up so i can drag it in and out..If it were taller it wouldnt work cause the trees are kind small. I hope I can get it set up good and the wind will aloow me to hunt..

Be careful. That ladder sounds weak at best. The 3/4 plywood is fine, but I use 2x4's for the legs and steps. 12 ft 2 x4's are only about $4 here. It should be light, but I'd worry about the strength of the ladder.

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