![]() Dead Quiet Ladder Standįolks, if you are using a ladder stand or hang-on, never except any level of noise coming from that stand! If it pings, squeaks, creaks or pops (sometime all at the same time), I personally wouldn't hunt out of it. Because I access completely from behind a ridge, a ladder or hang-on would work just the same. I have one treestand setup that I access 25' up to the ladder, before I actually expose myself to my shooting window. Also, conifers and tree/shrub combos can also keep deer from seeing a ladder stand climber, as can the topography of the land. Just like in the video, large trees positioned in front of the stand and a pile of branches can virtually eliminate any view from deer as a hunter climbs into the stand. However, there are many cases where a ladder stand can still be used! On small parcels and tight habitat windows, this can be a critical strategy to keep your hunt integrity intact on your entire parcel, let alone a particular stand location. By using the tree as cover, a hunter only has to expose themselves to their shooting window for a very brief, but slow, steady movement. My preferred method is to use the back of the tree as cover to climb all the way up to a hang-on stand, and then just slowly ease on over 90 degrees to the stand. That type of setup makes it nearly impossible to climb into a stand location without spooking a bedded deer within 50-75 yards. What my main beef with a ladder stand has always been, is that hunters make a great sneak to the base of their tree, only to have to walk to the opposite side of the tree to expose themselves during their climb, to their entire shooting window. It is always critical that you can get to the base of your tree undetected. a hang-on stand, because in the right location a ladder can be the perfect solution for the ultimate combination of comfort and safety: 1. Here are my top 5 ladder stand strategies for determining the use of a ladder vs. And while there are a few good stands out there folks, there is for lack of a more appropriate online description - a lot of junk! While some manufactures may produce a decent hang-on stand or ladder stand, thankfully I am able to use a high quality manufacturer's stands that include both. Top 5 Ladder Stand Consideration StrategiesĪs someone who picks out stand locations for my clients for my profession, you can probably imagine that I have seen nearly every manufactured treestand or deer blind that has been released during the last two decades. With a deadly quiet ladder stand placed in the right location, I can fully appreciate the pull towards ladder stands that I am sure will personally expand as the years pass. Now, I have to admit that when it comes to hunting out of ladder stands, I haven't been a huge fan - in the past! But that practice is quickly changing. Easy Doe Harvest is one of the surest signs that your hunting, herd and habitat management practices are receiving a passing grade. *If the does on your land are tough to target, that is most likely the sign of major problems. ![]()
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