Stand or sit more in stand

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  1. NebMo Hunter

    NebMo Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I prefer to be standing in stand, just makes most things easier for me. I know some guys that will not stand at all for fear of a deer seeing you shift weight from one foot to another.

    Im not able to stand the entire time so i will sit, but most of the time im standing.
     
  2. Oly44

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    I sit a majority of the time. I move way too much when I'm standing.


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    I am guilty of sitting too much, I never seem to get stood up before primetime.
     
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    emgepi Weekend Warrior

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    I sit most of the time. I find myself moving too much if I stand. Most of my deer with a bow have been shot from a seated position.
     
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    80/20 standing to sitting....
     
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    Sit 95% of the time even while shooting. Only time I stand is to stretch and get rid of cramps or aches. 85% of my hubting is ladder stands, standing on those is a bit awkward.
     
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    OkieArrowSlinger Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm probably 70/30 sitting to standing. Prefer to shoot standing up but the last couple of deer I killed while sitting.
     
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    Jeepwillys Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Depends on time of day and anticipated action.
     
  9. Jacob1

    Jacob1 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I stand more than sit... I would say 70% standing s 30 sitting


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  10. KjKlump

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    I sit most of the time.
    I stand to pee.
     
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    keepfallingup Weekend Warrior

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    I try and stand as much as possible. Easier for me to look behind me and I feel more ready when I see a deer. I shoot standing.
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Depends on the stand but like stated I move less sitting down...however when I am standing I am more so leaning against tree or a branch to control swaying or unnecessary movement as much as possible.
     
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    I sit 99% of the time. I only stand to shoot, stretch, take a leak, or leave.
     
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    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I sit. Lot less movement than when I'm standing. I will stand the last 30 minutes. Otherwise it is only if I need to stretch and get the kinks out. Or have to pee.

    Hi haven't spooked a deer by standing yet.


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    w33kender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    In my climber, I sit. In my ladder stand, I stand. I hunt in very thick woods and occasionally shifting weight isn't a deal breaker.
     
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    Planopurist Weekend Warrior

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    I have shot mine sitting, from treestand and ground blind. I prefer to sit because it always me to be more still, quieter, and more comfortable over time. However, when in the treestand, I try to stand during the golden hours.


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    Sit 95% of the time.
     
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    I'm sitting probably 75% of the time. I usually shoot from a seated position as well.
     
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    Mostly seated, but try to make sure I'm standing at dawn and dusk. I've only shot one deer from a seated position, all the rest were standing.
     
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    I stand most of the time, sit some while getting my gear in place.
     

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