Hunting from poplar trees

I have an area of field i would like to turn into a food plot. Its a well traveled area but I don't have any large trees for a treestand. I want to be elevated and not have to spend big money on a tripod system. I will be using this for bow/gun seasons and its in Lower Michigan.

What are some recommendations?

 

I have some of the same issues and was thinking of just attaching a 2x4 to the back of a ladder stands and have it straddle two smaller trees.

 

see if you can pick up a utility pole from some where.

 

If the trees can support your weight then just build one. During NY's rifle season that's all i hunt out of.

 

thanks for the help guys. i will try the 2x4 approach. Now if we could just get some rain so i can start my food plot. Haven't seen rain in three weeks now.