deer and treestands
12-05-2002, 10:55 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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deer and treestands
I found this old ladder tree stand it is save to use. It is not very tall it only goes up 10 feet. I was just wondering since it is a ladder stand and is only 10 feet should i use it? I have heard if the deer see the stand just sitting there they will get all spooked. I dont know if that is so true. Also 10 feet that is pretty close to the ground.
12-05-2002, 11:03 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: deer and treestands
If it is old and has been there for a while the deer are probibly used to it. I have killed deer out ladder stands that high before at close range. I do not use them anymore but not because they were not working, I just got climbing stands now. If there looks like deer sign around there use it, it can't hurt. Make sure it is safe before you hunt out of it.
12-05-2002, 11:06 AM
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Location: Adirondack Moutains USA Member since sept/02
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RE: deer and treestands
That is exactly what my stand is I've shot many deer off of it. Infact I just shot a nice doe yesterday. I've been useing this stand for 5+ years. The deer walk right up to it without thinking twice. A couple of years back I had a beautiful 12 point buck walk about 20 yards from me never did get a shot though.
12-05-2002, 03:33 PM
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Location: York Springs PA USA
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RE: deer and treestands
Nothing wrong with a 10 foot ladder. If deer see you or that ladder moving, they will spook.
I started out using an old Amacker folding 10 foot ladder stand. Took quite a few deer from it over the years. Much, much, much better than standing on the ground. Went to an aluminum climber 'cause it weighs 10 less lbs. to pack in long distances.
I started out using an old Amacker folding 10 foot ladder stand. Took quite a few deer from it over the years. Much, much, much better than standing on the ground. Went to an aluminum climber 'cause it weighs 10 less lbs. to pack in long distances.
12-05-2002, 09:07 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: deer and treestands
While sitting in mine I had a doe eating acorns with her head stuck throught the ladder.Had a wild idea to just jump on her but luckly sanity returned.
Hunting is not a sport,it's a lifestyle.
Hunting is not a sport,it's a lifestyle.
12-06-2002, 08:05 AM
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Fork Horn
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Location: Taunton MA USA
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RE: deer and treestands
I use 12' and 16' ladder stands. I have seen plenty of deer out of both sizes. Some have been up all year and some have been moved during the season and it doesn't seem to matter.
Make sure it's sturdy though.
MassBowhunter
"Climb Higher, Look Lower, Fall Asleep Less"
Make sure it's sturdy though.
MassBowhunter
"Climb Higher, Look Lower, Fall Asleep Less"
