I'm thinking about getting a treestand. That being said I've never owned one or used one. I've hunted mule deer and elk all my life so a treestand has never been needed. I have an elk hunt in September and am considering getting a treestand to hang on a water hole. I don't plan on sitting water for my elk hunt but if calling and stalking isn't working I'll be sitting on water. I'm looking for help in which treestands to look into getting. I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on one since I most likely won't use it anyways. Thanks in advance!!
I got a pretty good price ($160 or so) for a Millenium 100U. It's a nice stand with a wide enough platform for me. The seat is awesome. I haven't put it on a scale but I think it's only supposed to weigh 11 pounds.
I would recommend a M100U as well. I like my lone wolfs but the millennium is made for all day sitting. It does way 14.5 pounds on a certified scale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Elk country trees aren't especially suited for climbing tree stands like summit and I don't think I would try to put any weight an a quakie limb. A good quality loc on with lite weight climbing sticks might be perfect to pack in and set up an ambush site near water. If you do get a tree stand buying a HSS safety vest would be a great idea. Good luck with the hunt...sounds like it will be fun.
Thanks for the replies! I attached a picture of the pond where I'll be trying to hang one. I'm thinking of putting it on the tree right above this bulls back. I wish I had taken some pics of the rest of the area. Most of the area is smaller trees that I don't think we could get a stand in. The elk from what I can tell come from the right, left and directly opposite of the camera. Behind the camera is thick trees and no real good place to put a blind. I think a treestand is almost the only option to try to stay out of there path. Hopefully I can find a decent stand that's pretty light since this water hole is way in the backcountry. Any tips on shooting out of a treestand? If I had to guess the furthest shot out of it would be maybe 30 yards.
Love my Millenium's. I have the M50 and M60(ultralight). Plan on purchasing another one within the month unless I get another ladderstand.
Cheap and light are hard to come by for hang on stands. If you're really shopping bargain stands then check out guide gear. If you have more money to spend go with hawk or millennium.
Buy the best and you won't regret it-a 100% made and sourced in the USA lone wolf. Simple, silent, solid, versatile, compact, comfortable, and lightweight. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I ended up ordering a millennium. Should be in today! I also got a harness and 20' climbing sticks. Now the problem is trying to find somewhere to hang it here in the desert to practice out of it before I haul it to the mountains!!
