09-02-2014, 08:29 PM
You have three options to go with here. If you already have hang on tree stands get climbing sticks. If you already have a hang on stand or two this will be the cheapest route. They are not expensive and will get you 20ft in the air. Which is the height I prefer. If you don't have hangers yet it will be more expensive. Stealth is awesome with these setups. In and out with silence. Mobility is not the worst but still not fun.
Your next option is a ladder stand. Considered the safest way to hunt from a tree. They can be a little spendy but that's not the biggest draw back. Setting them up can be challenging and I don't advise anyone to even attempt it by them selves. They are usually priced ok and decently comfortable. Once they are up that are to hard to move around a bunch.
The next option is a climbing stand. The benefits are mobility and comfort. You can move it any where you want at any time you want, you can also climb as high or low as you would like. I prefer high to keep less scent from reaching ground level. The Comfort in some of these things is amazing. some of them are like sitting in a lazy boy 20ft in the air. Sometimes I sleep in mine when I should be hunting. The draw backs are price, weight and noise. They can range anywhere from $100 to $700 dollars but I strongly believe you get what you pay for with climbing stands. The weight is heavy on most made from steel (13lb-17lb)you can cut that by buying aluminum but they are more expensive. They are also noisy going up the tree making a stealthy entrance and exit impossible.
Check out ebay for deals and constantly payroll craigslist. I have bought a bunch of stands off both. Hope this info helps you.
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Your next option is a ladder stand. Considered the safest way to hunt from a tree. They can be a little spendy but that's not the biggest draw back. Setting them up can be challenging and I don't advise anyone to even attempt it by them selves. They are usually priced ok and decently comfortable. Once they are up that are to hard to move around a bunch.
The next option is a climbing stand. The benefits are mobility and comfort. You can move it any where you want at any time you want, you can also climb as high or low as you would like. I prefer high to keep less scent from reaching ground level. The Comfort in some of these things is amazing. some of them are like sitting in a lazy boy 20ft in the air. Sometimes I sleep in mine when I should be hunting. The draw backs are price, weight and noise. They can range anywhere from $100 to $700 dollars but I strongly believe you get what you pay for with climbing stands. The weight is heavy on most made from steel (13lb-17lb)you can cut that by buying aluminum but they are more expensive. They are also noisy going up the tree making a stealthy entrance and exit impossible.
Check out ebay for deals and constantly payroll craigslist. I have bought a bunch of stands off both. Hope this info helps you.
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