NEhomer

I'm wondering if folks have concerns about leaving a climbing stand at the tree overnight. I have a good chunk of private land and a cable lock but my concern is whether it might spook deer overnight...esp if it's close to a bedding area.

Thoughts?

It sure would be convenient but not worth it if it spoils the hunt.

olsaltydog

I would leave them, only on public land would i reconsider that. Other then that dont think the animals care really if its just sitting their many people will move stands throughout the season and dont seem to affect them.

early in

I hunt State Land and I will only leave my stand overnight if I know I'll be back at first light the next morning. Otherwise, my stand comes out when I do. When I have left it overnight I still saw deer, so it doesn't seem to bother them at all.

By the way, I had a Lone Wolf sit and climb stolen on private land some years ago, and it was cable locked!!! So, nothing is etched in stone when a locked stand (or trail cam) is concerned.

alleyyooper

For years I have left my climber hooked to a tree I just tried to keep it folded against the tree so it isn't sticking out like a sore thumb.
Public land NO WAY!!!!!

Al

NEhomer

Oh man, sorry to hear about the stolen Lone Wolf.....that sucks.

Seems like leaving it attached would also aid in finding the right tree in the dark.

PAThwacker

I leave mine attached overnight Fri to Sat on public land. I go in 7 or 8pm, roll the dice, and return at 5am.

Joot

I secured mine with a cable on public land...just got to make sure you be there at first light...

Doughboy2

I hunt private land so I have no issues with leaving it attached to a tree...that is what I did last night...hunted this morning...

NEhomer

Well thanks so much for all your input. I can probably leave it attached a couple of days early too. I don't anticipate theft.

....although there was a deer hunting sticker-clad pick up going slowly by our new property as I was leaving yesterday. Maybe they won't like the "new guys" so much"

Bocajnala

I leave mine regularly, but you gotta be willing to have it stolen if you do that. I lost one last year but had a good idea of who took it. I went and got it back.
-Jake