So I went to set up my tree stand this weekend, but failed after struggling with the dumb thing because the ground around the spot I picked was very uneven. It's the only tree in this area that is in a good location and I wanna make this work. How do you guys overcome this? Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I've used large, flat rocks under the high side of the ladder, and dig down into the dirt to place a single one under the side that's on/in the ground. That'll ensure that the "good" side doesn't dig in the opposite side and throw things back off balance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
dig in the dirt with my foot while holding the ladder stand against the tree until its somewhat level.
Problem here in Kansas is the legs sink into the dirt and you end up leaning forward. On my ladder stands the bottom rung was about 6 inches up but the rung would sink in the dirt as well. My solution was to cut some 3/4 pressure treated plywood 4 inches wide and 4 inches wider than the stand legs. I drilled holes in the plywood so the legs would poke through. I cut the bottom of the legs off to about 3 inches long and put plugs in so dirt would not pack in. Now I set the stand up then level where the bottom goes and stick the legs through the board and it does not sink any more. On hard ground I guess you put a rock under the board on one side and it would be more stable.
You can also make or buy feet for the ladder, and drill holes in it to put bolts through at different levels.
