How High? What to do?
08-28-2007, 09:37 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Idaho,Stationed in Ludington,Mi
Posts: 1,324
How High? What to do?
I am from Idaho. Been hunting elk and mulies my whole life. Never whitetail. I recently transferred to Ludington Michigan with the Coast Guard. And I have decided to hunt out of a tree stand. I have some decent looking areas picked out already. But I am not really sure how high to put my new summit tree stand? This is a whole new world for me. I have been practicing at home at around 12 feet or so. Feels good at around that height. I am not sure if I will be able to sit in the stand ALL DAY though. I am a spot and stalk hunter.. This could be a very interesting year!
08-28-2007, 09:40 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Saginaw,MI
Posts: 455
RE: How High? What to do?
Welcome to Michigan, I am from Mid Michigan myself and have been to Ludington more then a few times. If you are practicing 12 feet and it feels good to you, then go for 12 feet. Its what ever you feel comfortable at. Have a great season, wear a safety harness, and sit still
08-28-2007, 09:46 PM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,076
RE: How High? What to do?
Hi Muliefever
At 12 feet your gonna get busted everytime , you'll have to get up alittle higher than that.
Anywhere from 16 to 20 will be ok , just make sure your stand doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.
I've been hunting out of trees for a long time and I get up to 24 feet , as you gain more confidence in trees you'll be able to go a little higher.
At 12 feet your gonna get busted everytime , you'll have to get up alittle higher than that.
Anywhere from 16 to 20 will be ok , just make sure your stand doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.
I've been hunting out of trees for a long time and I get up to 24 feet , as you gain more confidence in trees you'll be able to go a little higher.
08-28-2007, 09:52 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Saginaw,MI
Posts: 455
RE: How High? What to do?
ORIGINAL: RDHunter
Hi Muliefever
At 12 feet your gonna get busted everytime , you'll have to get up alittle higher than that.
Anywhere from 16 to 20 will be ok , just make sure your stand doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.
I've been hunting out of trees for a long time and I get up to 24 feet , as you gain more confidence in trees you'll be able to go a little higher.
Hi Muliefever
At 12 feet your gonna get busted everytime , you'll have to get up alittle higher than that.
Anywhere from 16 to 20 will be ok , just make sure your stand doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.
I've been hunting out of trees for a long time and I get up to 24 feet , as you gain more confidence in trees you'll be able to go a little higher.
08-28-2007, 10:04 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NorthEast Arkansas river bottoms
Posts: 422
RE: How High? What to do?
I used to hunt 12 also a long time ago, then I tried 15, it was a little high for me, then I started going 18, then 20 which is where I feel is perfect. You'll get used to it. Buy good equipment and have 100% confidence in it and you'll find yourself going20 feet and not being scared. You just have to adjust to it. Do it in small increments.
08-28-2007, 10:52 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 3,215
RE: How High? What to do?
I personally dont even consider a standard or setheight when setting up a stand. I'm looking for the best combination of cover and the least amount of cutting necasary for shooting lanes.
