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Post by John on Oct 24, 2005 18:21:02 GMT -5
Bear stands around 18 ft. Deer stands more around 20 to 25 ft. heights don't bother me.
I like all the attention from wild birds and animals that high when in Camo, and they don't see you until they're in your face!
John
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Post by RJ on Oct 24, 2005 18:45:26 GMT -5
20' to 40' ..... on average 25'
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Post by Tye on Oct 24, 2005 18:59:16 GMT -5
I stay on the ground.... I'm scared of heights. Even though I'm 6'4", everyone laughs at me.
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Post by gobblerstopper on Oct 24, 2005 19:41:43 GMT -5
I hunt as high as the surrounding undergrowth will allow me during gun season and usually in the 20'-30' range during archery.
Anybody that has hunted mine ground knows that sometimes you have to get pretty high on one spoil or the deer two spoils over could be looking down at you.
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Post by whitetail1 on Oct 24, 2005 19:48:08 GMT -5
I have several ladder stands set up and they are all 15' stands. In my climber, usually 18' - 20'.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 24, 2005 19:50:32 GMT -5
I hunt as high as the surrounding undergrowth will allow me during gun season and usually in the 20'-30' range during archery. Anybody that has hunted mine ground knows that sometimes you have to get pretty high on one spoil or the deer two spoils over could be looking down at you. You got that right about the spoils.. I've got one stand right against the spoils. The stand is on the opposite side of the tree away from the spoils. Why? Because deer pop over it all the time coming out and they are eye level with me. If I hear a noise behind me I just freeze and let them come on out and past the stand. . |
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Post by jajwrigh on Oct 24, 2005 20:37:27 GMT -5
15 to 20 feet for me...
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Post by suitcase on Oct 25, 2005 8:53:30 GMT -5
20-25 Feet here. It all depends on the length of my hoisting string. This year it is 25', so when I feel tension on the string as I am climbing, I stop and strap eveything down tight. This is a good way of knowing exactly how high you are every time.
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Post by idhmc on Oct 25, 2005 9:31:17 GMT -5
Now that im shooting traditional archery equipment, I've had to lower my stand heights. With the extended length of the bow its hard to get a good shot at a deer that is within 10 yards. Considering that the average shot ive taken on deer over the years is 12 yards, ive had to make the adjustment and its been difficult for me.
The cover has to be alot higher as well. Drawing in the presence of game at low heights is a chore to say the least but a challenge ive welcomed.
Also, considering that I "cant" the bow, my range in the stand is limited due to the end of the bow either hitting the tree or the tree stand. Stand placement is key for sure.
And with all this swirling wind weve had here lately, my hunting has been a disaster LOL.
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Post by reynoldss on Oct 25, 2005 10:04:19 GMT -5
At 30 feet, I'd need binoculars just to judge the rack!!!! Does the puddle of nose blood at the base of the tree seem to spook the deer?  When the wind blows unexpectedly do you find that the loud noise of falling bricks spooks deer? Sorry guys but I just can't imagine being 30 to 40 feet up in a tree, unless of course there was a very hungry bear at the base. |
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Post by cambygsp on Oct 25, 2005 20:22:45 GMT -5
I hear ya reynoldss....
30-40 feet up is way too high for me too!...I think anything over 15 feet is too much for me.
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Post by hornharvester on Oct 25, 2005 20:36:59 GMT -5
10 - 20 feet on average. it really depends on where im hunting. h.h.
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Post by stinkychomper on Oct 25, 2005 20:41:31 GMT -5
my cord is 30' after that I lose interest.
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Post by grappledad on Oct 25, 2005 20:56:33 GMT -5
About the only time I use a stand is on state ground, I don't like to be so close to other peoples targets. You have to get at least 20' or your busted, public ground deer are smart. The private, I hunt on the ground.
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When the wind blows unexpectedly do you find that the loud noise of falling bricks spooks deer?
