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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 17, 2015 14:47:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. I've picked up some heavy duty locks. Where do you suggest placing the chain and how do you keep it from making lots of rattling noise? Just wrap the chain around the tree and stand as tight as you can make it and then put the lock on - it shouldn't rattle at all. ^^^^ THIS Lock the platform to the tree...
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Post by beermaker on Aug 17, 2015 19:32:33 GMT -5
The only stand that I have ever had stolen was an unsecured ladder on private land. I am fairly confident that the landowner's grandson and his buddies took it, but I did not have it labeled with my information either. Live and learn!
Me and my brother have both had ladder stands in the same trees for years on public ground. Although they are locked, I can't imagine any thief being ambitious enough to haul them out. They are in such remote area that I don't think we will ever bring them out. We change the straps every year and bolts as needed. I will fork out $150 for another one before I even thing about removing mine.
I routinely leave climbers locked up on public ground. I have never had an incident. I also do so with the understanding that I may get to the tree some morning with no choice but to sit on the ground.
The stories that some fellow forum members tell about nasty neighbors continues to amaze me. I hope that I never need to deal with such people.
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Post by 3ptbuck on Aug 17, 2015 19:58:10 GMT -5
It's strange I feel safer leaving stands on public ground than private. Over the years I've had several hang ons and a climber stolen from private but in the 4 years I've hunted public I've never had an issue, just saw signs that someone was in 1 of my stands later in the year. I can handle that over losing them.
Like above, some are too remote for me to ever take out of the woods and some I can watch trucks drive by. No issues and I think only 1 is locked on now that I think of it.
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Post by subzero350 on Aug 18, 2015 0:34:36 GMT -5
The stand that was stolen from me had my name and address stamped on a 1/8" thick stainless steel plate which was welded onto the stand itself. This did not deter the thief who took it, and I have never heard from anyone saying they found my stand. Therefore, I have decided it is not worth the effort to "label" any other stands I put on private land in the same way because it doesn't matter to the thief. As far as I know, it was cut up and sold for scrap long ago.
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Post by subzero350 on Aug 18, 2015 0:36:48 GMT -5
Just wrap the chain around the tree and stand as tight as you can make it and then put the lock on - it shouldn't rattle at all. ^^^^ THIS Lock the platform to the tree... The chain and lock also serve as an additional method of securing the stand to the tree in case the straps break or come loose.
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Post by zoltangoode on Aug 18, 2015 6:07:40 GMT -5
on the two man. A little extra room is worth it to me. And if two hunters actually used it, I think it would be a little too cozy. I put up the same two man this spring. For the price ($89) it is solid. I've paid more for worse. And, it went together pretty easily. Even a mechanically challenged boob like me got it together with minimal cussing.
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 18, 2015 6:48:56 GMT -5
I too much prefer the 2 man.
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Post by esshup on Aug 18, 2015 8:37:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. I've picked up some heavy duty locks. Where do you suggest placing the chain and how do you keep it from making lots of rattling noise? Just wrap the chain around the tree and stand as tight as you can make it and then put the lock on - it shouldn't rattle at all. I do that but then use a turnbuckle to take up any slack. If done right it really tightens the stand to the tree.
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Post by subzero350 on Aug 18, 2015 12:53:45 GMT -5
Two man stands are definitely more comfortable, especially if you are going to be sitting in them for long stretches.
We also now use the canopy blinds that cover the tree stands (roof and sides) - mainly to keep the weather off of us. These can be noisy in windy conditions, but like anything else in the woods, if it hangs there long enough - the deer become use to them. Having a canopy blind keeping the weather off of you makes it more comfortable to hunt in adverse weather conditions (which is usually when we see the most deer activity).
The canopies also give the advantage of concealing any movements you might inadvertently make.
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Post by 3ptbuck on Aug 18, 2015 20:27:51 GMT -5
Love these ladders. Got mine today and just put one together after work. I expected a narrow seat like the 2 man but it seems much wider and more comfortable. The armrest does swing over which I wasn't sure of but it seems just low enough that you'd have no trouble bow hunting with it down unless a deer was directly in front of you within a few yds. Hope they get them back in stock.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 20:33:18 GMT -5
In over 15 years of strictly private land hunting, we've only had 1 stand stolen. We ended up getting it back because the idiot set it back up within sight of the property line. We just took it back, left a note and never had any more issues.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 18, 2015 20:44:28 GMT -5
Love these ladders. Got mine today and just put one together after work. I expected a narrow seat like the 2 man but it seems much wider and more comfortable. The armrest does swing over which I wasn't sure of but it seems just low enough that you'd have no trouble bow hunting with it down unless a deer was directly in front of you within a few yds. Hope they get them back in stock. Did you sell the two hang ons?
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Post by 3ptbuck on Aug 18, 2015 20:55:02 GMT -5
Yea I sold them to a guy from Evansville Sunday evening. That got a little crazy ? Lol
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 19, 2015 7:57:52 GMT -5
Yes, it did.. Some folks get pretty brave behind a key board
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