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15 feet for archery...any more than that and I have a trouble with the angle. As high as I can go for gun season, usually 25-30 feet.
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im usually at about 12 for archery and havent had problems being busted, i have ladder stand that are 10' but havent had problems either, ive killed more deer off the ground on last minutes set ups than my tree, but i have passed more in the tree than on the ground. usually if im ground hunting im out for meat. i like on the ground or not very high for gun, so i can get longer shots. cliffs are great for gun season also.
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usually 12-15, but I've hunted in stands that were only 8-10'
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10' to 12' for me, I am another one that dont like heights.
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This is one of my weaknesses. Im really scared of heights. Every year i tell myself that ill hang a stand at least 20 feet but i just cant do it. 15 feet is about has high as i can go. |
Where I am in Florida if you go above 15 feet your view will just be obstructed by the tops of all the palm trees. 10' to 12' is about max here.
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12-15ft. Any more and the angle is not right in MOST of my setups. The trees around here if you climbed over 20+ft, you would have one hell of a time seeing deer(early season),,, let alone shooting them cuz you'd be in the freakin canopy:) I think people who hunt too high shoot more deer which turn out as marginal shots, because of the angle. I'd say start lower than 16-18ft, learn how to minimize movement, and have fun. 20+ft just seems crazy to try to double lung one unless it was at 30+yds.
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15-25 feet just depends on where the cover is for you to hide and blend in with.
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Originally Posted by supaflav
(Post 3415931)
I know some guys that went on a bowhunt in Illinois & their guide had them in 12 or 15 foot stands. This kinda freaked them out because down here in the deep south, if your not 20 ft or higher, then you will probably get busted.
I also prefer to hunt 20ft or higher-preferrably 25 feet to beat their noses in almost any wind I can prepare for when I place my stand and also because our deer in Pa also look up in the trees for threats. |
Based on the title of this thread, I thought the comments would go in a whole different direction.:p:p
I don't hunt from trees during gun season, but in Archery, I'm usually 15-20' up. As someone stated earlier, I try to get amongst that first good branch/leaf cover. |
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