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Ladder stand?
Has anybody ever bowhunted out of a 10 - 12 foot ladder stand? I found a good deer trail crossing a dirt road, but the trees are too small for my climber and I dont care for ground blinds I like to be off the ground a lil bit. Any feedback or comments greatly appreciated...
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I have made a few before, it would be easier to buy a hang on, but a good homemade stand could do the trick, I have killed a few deer off of mine...
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depending on the area, a 12' ladder stand would be fine. I've hunted out of stands that were 12' and had deer directly below me.
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I figure as long as I am down wind and pretty well concealed I will be alright..
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I've hunted out of them on several occasions with success. They key is like hunting out of any other stand; down wind, concealment and a little bit of luck...
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Thats all I use. I feel safer climbing up and down that ladder in the worst conditions. Large platform to move around on. My choice.
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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..
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I've used them before. You can have success with them, but good concealment is always a factor
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I have shot many a deer out of homemade ladder stands. You should be just fine.
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I use them a bunch here in VA. I prefer the 16' stands, but the 12' work pretty well also. The Wally World by me has a 12' double ladder stand on sale right now for $98. Great Buy!
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If you have cover 12 ft is plenty. I havehunted and killed deer out of a 12ft stand a few times.
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I prefer the 16ft ladder stand over the 12ft, but have had success in both.
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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..
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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. |
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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.
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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 |
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.. |
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It is stronger than 2x4's I guarantee it, They are probably as big around as 4x4's but are really light...
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ORIGINAL: killadoe It is stronger than 2x4's I guarantee it, They are probably as big around as 4x4's but are really light... |
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well i have made plenty of them to know that they do, so regardless what you say I am still going to use it cause i know from experience it will work. I am not talking about limbs either..
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I use a ladder stand for most of my hunting. They are home made and are about 15 feet tall.
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I like them more than hang ons just because I feel more safe. Not a big fan of heights. I think they are also easier to put up. Also I keep mine up year round and the deer dont seem to mind them at all. Just watch your scent and your movement and youll be fine.
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