Early season stand prep

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  1. J_Carnley

    J_Carnley Newb

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    Just thought I would share a few pics of my favorite early season stand site. I try to pay special attention to the little things like making sure there is enough cover ( not over trimming) and making sure there is a nice clean path for entrance to the stand. This particular stand has been in place for 15 years and I’ve killed lots of deer from it. I know that deer bed within 50 yds in the early season so I make sure to sneak in quietly. IMG_4603.JPG IMG_4604.JPG IMG_4608.JPG IMG_4599.JPG IMG_4606.JPG


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    Sweet!


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    Looks good! Getting in quietly is a must.
     
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    looks good, what kind of stand you using?
     
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    Wiscohunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nice. I like the path to the stand. I actually took a push mower to one of my spots and mowed a nice walk to the stand.
     
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    Couldn’t tell you. That stand was given to me and it’s been in that tree for 15 years. I can tell you I don’t spend big bucks on tree stands. What I have accumulated over the years are mixed brands of whatever was cheap.


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    grommel Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Looks like a winner!! Best of luck this season.
     
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    Make sure that stand is safe if it’s been in that tree for 15 years. Your spot looks awesome, good luck this season!
     
  9. J_Carnley

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    I tried to change it a couple years ago. I couldn’t beat it out of the tree with a sledge hammer. I was going to cut it out with a saws all but decided to leave it be. I’m always hooked from the first step with a lifeline just Incase.


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    looking good!
     
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    Very Nice
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    Very Nice
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    Looks good! Nice quiet entry! Good luck!
     
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