RangerClay Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was watching Greg Ritz hunt in Canada today and he was talking about sitting in a stand for 10 to 16 hours. HOW DOES HE DO THAT? I have tried for years to sit in a stand all day but I am lucky if I make it till noon. For years I fought the cold but I have managed to get over that with better clothes. My problem now is comfort. My legs and b_tt get sore after several hours of sitting/standing. I take a good cushion with me. I really hate taking short walks because I might miss something or leave scent. How do you manage to sit in a stand for 10 hours? Thanks Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I tried it once, but only made it to 10:30.........then I had to drag my buck out of the woods, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I probably do it 2 to 3 times a year. It is real tough but I usually have a great time. When I go out of state I want to sit all day all that much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? Well if you pick a good spot and now a buck will be their a certain time you can wait or if you are always seeing deer trust me you can sit all day or till 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I did it once during the rut a few years ago. I didn't see deer until the last 15 minutes of daylight. But miss a few years of hunting seasons and then you'll wish you could do that. I'm glad I had a Summit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveGP Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? i usually sit from 6 am or so until about noon... sometimes i will stretch it a little longer but during the rut i stay out most of the day. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? [ QUOTE ] I tried it once, but only made it to 10:30.........then I had to drag my buck out of the woods, lol. [/ QUOTE ] Thats awsome...haha. I have sat all day. This is where my TreeLounge shines.. I was cozy all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? During the rut I will try to be in my stand 30 minutes befor 1st light and then leave when it's not legal to hunt anymore. But with my job I can only hunt on Saturday for the most part. So I make every moment count. As far as how I do it. Take plenty of snaks, drinks and something quiet to pass time. I usually play games on my phone or read. This year I'm getting a cheap immitation Walkers Game ear. Hopefully it will keep me on my toes when I get sleepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BBbuckhunter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? not trying to be disguisting but what happens if u have to pee/poop while in a treestand.. you wont be able to sit in a stand forever. and do the make bags that u can pee in while in the stand so u dont leave scent...? ive been looking and i dont think anyone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? [ QUOTE ] not trying to be disguisting but what happens if u have to pee/poop while in a treestand.. you wont be able to sit in a stand forever. and do the make bags that u can pee in while in the stand so u dont leave scent...? ive been looking and i dont think anyone does. [/ QUOTE ] Do not eat anything greasy and you should be all set. I pee in wide mouthed soda bottles and when it is full I just drop it to the ground and pick it up later. Bring a few..you would be suprised how much you pee..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? Just go out of the stand.....peeing that it.........you might be pleasantly surprised how the deer will walk right up and smell the spot you went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? [ QUOTE ] not trying to be disguisting but what happens if u have to pee/poop while in a treestand.. you wont be able to sit in a stand forever. and do the make bags that u can pee in while in the stand so u dont leave scent...? ive been looking and i dont think anyone does. [/ QUOTE ] I figured this question would come up. But I let the mountain dew fly from the tree. And when the 5 deer showed themselves, 2 made a 45 degree turn and trotted 60 yds to my stand, smelled the remnants, milled on some acorns, and then mosey'd off to join the others. From then on, I quit worrying about holding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? The onl;y tiome I stay in a stand all day is the opening day of gun season, other than that I dont, I'll be in the woods at 6 get out at 10:30 be back in the woods at 3 and stay till dark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDanishDanger Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? i did it for the first time this year, but only cause it was opening day. I'll probably do this for the rest of my life but i didn't see anything that caught my attention. but when you see stuff, it aint bad, but nothing is gotta be rough, and i'm sure i'll have an all-day-er with nothing, but that's hunting huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I use a ground blind and sit all day on several occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I've got a couple of towers that are big enough to let me stand up and move around comfortably. I'll ride one of them all day occaisionally. A lot of times, I'll hunt a stand in the morning, bail out around 11:00 and take a mile or two hike over to another stand and stay there until dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bowhunter2114 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I do it when the time is right.... RUTTT!! or if it is just good weather and the deer are moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? i've done it many many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? ooooooooooook! So many of you do it. How do you keep from getting sore or cramped up? Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bubbles Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? i havent done it but im going to try opening day of gun... in my grandpas insulated shack, with heaters lol good times good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I do it but only when I know the deer will be moving, like opening day of gun season.I've shot many deer at noon and 1pm.Then again I've watched the sun come up and go down without seeing one deer,but thats deer hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I save those long all day hunts for the peak of the rut. There have been times when I stayed in the same stand all day but honestly I prefer switching stands while staying out there on those all day hunts. That makes it a lot easier and gives me a chance to stretch my legs for a bit along with giving me some new scenery to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa_sportsman Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I usually sit in a stand [or stay in one location if on the ground] all day if I hunt for one or two consecutive days in a week. If I hunt more, which is very rare these days, I'll need a change of scenery and will likely move around several times on the 3rd day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelNS Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? I DO!!!I DO!!!!!Man it can be some awful tough at times to stay there,LOL!!!It can also be some awful rewarding TOOO!!!!!!Got to be comfortable to do it day after day.I like doing my all day hunting from a box blind on the ground.Lots of space and a nice compfy seat and gets me in out of the elements on those real nasty days,but I'm still out hunting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Who sits in a stand all day? All day sits are the norm for me during shotgun or muzzleloader season. Ussually I am on the ground with a gun though. I and good for 5 or 6 all day hunts a year in a tree stand too. If I'm gonna be I a tree all day, I prefer my Summit Broadhead Backpacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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