I have 2 or 3 different kinds of hang on tree stands and honestly couldn't tell you what kind. 2 of them I know are River's Edge with arm rest and back pad. I used to buy whatever Menard's had on sale. Maybe one day I'll splurge and get some Muddy's or Lone Wolf's but for know I'm happy with what I have. Good Luck to everyone getting in the woods this weekend.
Yep, we have 2 river's edge hang on as well. That have a back rest pad and arm rails which is nice. Just wish there seat cushions were thicker..... I bought my Muddy's while they were on sale right after the season got over. I think I have $150 in the big aluminum hang on and the set oif sticks which is a deal for what they usually cost. I can find some other ones for a lot less that work just as good but at the time I wanted a Muddy......
how high do you guys like to set your stands an why I'm 25ft high I feel it gives me an edge when deer are real close but it makes for tougher shots early season when the leaves haven't fell yet one thing I also do is when I practice shooting I notice a difference if you sight in on the ground an shoot off a stand so I always sight in from 20-25 ft up..
My height varies depending on cover. I like the 16-20 foot range. Plenty high and the killzone is not that hard to hit even on close shots.. I have a couple stands though that are only 13-15 ft high but there are in thick Holly Trees with a ton of cover around me. So it just depends man. You are right about making it hard in the early season though. That is another reason why I like to hunt out of a ground blind during the early season...You can see so much more...
Ideally I'm 20' high but so much of it depends on the cover around me... I don't mind being 25' high but I'm never comfortable with that shot angle when they're within 15 yards or so. GM, it's a great idea to practice from off the ground, I wish I did more of it! ......Leaving tomorrow for opening day in WI!!!
I know you are super pumped to be heading to WI for opening day!!! I wish you the best man.... I am heading back out this evening to hunt a small bean field that is ate up with sign. Hopefully I can at least get us 50 points on the board with doe...
I just got my bow back the other day from the shop and it is tuned and shooting great!!! I also bought new arrows... the CE Mayhems... And I love them!!! My stands hang between 13 and 15 feet high because I am very scared of hights lol... But it seems to work for me. October 1st cannot get here soon enough!!!!!!
Originally Posted by GmBlows9 how high do you guys like to set your stands an why I'm 25ft high I feel it gives me an edge when deer are real close but it makes for tougher shots early season when the leaves haven't fell yet one thing I also do is when I practice shooting I notice a difference if you sight in on the ground an shoot off a stand so I always sight in from 20-25 ft up.. I have both of mine hung at right around 16 ft which i am happy with. Lol season doesnt start till the 29th im getting anxious. Good luck in WI DL
Thanks guys... had a great time this weekend! FYI. If any of you are fortunate enough to hit the woods anytime soon I would suggest finding the acorns if possible! The deer in my neck of the woods seem to be nailing them! ...I'll post a picture and submit my scores with the photos tomorrow. Thanks again!
Recovery photos from this past weekend in Central Wisconsin. This doe holds a special place in my heart because she is the first deer we ever killed on film!
