Tree Stand Set Up
Tree Stand Height
One of the more popular questions when it comes to deer hunting from tree stands is how high to climb. There is no perfect answer when it comes to feet. Stand height can be determined by a variety of factors. The size of the trees in the area to be hunted is one. You Can only go as high as the trees will allow. In some areas 10 – 15 feet may be the maximum. Whereas in other areas 20 – 25 feet may be possible.
Another issue is concealment. This is broken down into two parts, scent and cover. The stand needs to be high enough off the ground to reduce the chances of being detected by the deer’s nose. The stand also needs to have adequate cover provided by the tree or surrounding trees to prevent deer from seeing you.
Tree Set Up
When placing stands, make note of which direction the sun will be shining during the times that the stand is to be hunted. The stand should be positioned to have the sun at your back if possible. This helps the hunter see better by not looking into the sun. It also reduces the chance of being silhouetted.
Place the stand near several other trees to help break your outline. It is better for stands to be placed just off the travel zones of the deer. Being too close often will result in being seen when attempting any movement. When hunting near open fields, set back off the field edge at least 5 yards. If hunting near a bedding area, remember not to get too close as to spook the deer.
To And From
An important factor to remember about tree stand set up is how to get to and from the hunting location. It is better to choose a route that will offer the least chance of alarming the deer. It doesn’t do any good to find the best spot in the woods only to spook the deer every time you walk to the stand.
Good Luck and be safe.
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