Maybe this is the reason i left behind climbing and lock on stands years ago to the youngster hunters.
Tree stand height deer.
At the proving grounds topography can definitely affect stand placement.
The higher you are in the tree the more likely you are to be out of a deer s normal line of sight.
Find the deer before the tree.
This clear benefit leads some hunters to hang stands 25 feet or higher.
The ideal tree for hanging treestands is about 18 inches in diameter.
Depending on whether i m shooting up or down a slope affects my stand height.
It seems like deer hunters are climbing to new heights.
First you need to consider how tree stand height can help you stay out of sight of approaching deer.
In these cases my stand may be 50 feet above the ground but resulting shots only slightly downhill at 20 to 30 yards.
Hunt perfect deer not perfect trees.
This size ensures the tree is sturdy enough to support your weight and wide enough to cover the width of your shoulders.
When standing on your platform with your back pressed against the tree you minimize your outline as deer approach.
For instance one of my favorite setups is a stand high in a downhill tree allowing me to shoot into a hillside holding a trail or ridge point deer frequent wind blowing into empty space behind my position.
My last trek.
Keep in mind the effective range of your weapon.
An old man has no business going up 20 feet into a hunting stand that is clinging to a tree by a nylon strap.
If you bowhunt the higher you go the smaller the vital area of a deer becomes.