This is my first post and my first bow season coming up. I've been trying to get as much information from this board for a whileand finally have a question.

There's an existing stand in a great location that I was planning to use but it's not structurally sound. Here are my options:

Fix the stand - $20-$30 in lumber
Use a climber - free, from grandfather
Use a blind - free
Rely on camo & scent control - no additional cost

As you can tell, cost is an issue, but any of these options could be done.

Let me know what you think!

All the above my friend.. you can never have enough options.... Welcome to the Forum

I have never used a climber, and if you are good with it, I dont see why not use that. I love hunting out of permenant stands (wood ones), so if you have the means, fix it up!

first, welcome aboard! stick around and post your questions, stories etc...great bunch of guys around here..


id borrow the climber from your grandfather for the season. overhunting a stand is a very common mistake. i know i did it last year(my first bow season) the climber will allow you to be mobile and hunt different spots all with the same stand...and its free.....

good luck....

i would fix up the stand and get the climber. Hunt the wood stand opening day and hunt the climber.

Welcome, If you plan on using the climber this fall, I would practice with it before you take it out to the woods with you. Get a feel for it and practice on being as quiet as you can. That is if you have never used one before. Good luck this season

I have always used hang-ons but i have been wanting to get a climber for a while i just dont have the money right now to get one though.

and after you've practiced with the climber, practice some more!! Be as safe & quiet as you possibly can

make sure u find useable trees with a climber around my house there is nun.