dsharp01 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 what's the best height to hang a stand at? i've been putting them at 14 - 17 ft, is that a good level or should I go higher? keep in mind I don't like to get really high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 17 - 18' here, the higher the steeper the angle, had plenty of deer right under me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi: Stand height varies with the individual and the terrain that you are hunting. *All in all I try to find a tree (or place) where I can make a comfortable shot at a deer and where he or she will least likely recognize me. It's no good to hang a stand at 15 feet if it's in the wrong location or too obvious to the deer. Stand height is usually one of my last concerns when hanging a stand. *If hunting very thick cover it may be impossible to hang a stand very high due to surrounding tree limbs interfering with a good shot. *If hunting a hill side you may have to hang a stand higher so that deer approahing from the up-hill-side are not in a direct line of sight (or scent). *The tree may also dictate the stand height. Most trees are not ideal for stands and you must find a place on the tree that the stand fits into and blends the hunter with the surrounding cover. I like to find a place where there are some surrounding branches and good back cover to break up my outline. *By the way: my lowest stand is at 12 feet and my highest (one time ago) was 38 feet. Most of my stands are about 20 -24 feet which I am very comfortable in. I bow hunt these stands. the dog Good luck to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blayze Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 i like to put my stands about 15 feet up not to high not to low i hate being high up in a tree when the wind is blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COACH J. Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 20 -25 feet when im bow hunting. I think it is good to get up 20 ft or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 what's the best height to hang a stand at? i've been putting them at 14 - 17 ft, is that a good level or should I go higher? keep in mind I don't like to get really high. Thats plenty if you don't like going higher! You will sit still if your comfortable! But if you start getting busted then you might want to think about it! I usually go about 20-25 feet. But like others said too, it all depends how the lay of the land is. You could be 30 feet up, but the hill right behind you is at your level. Allowing the deer to spot you as they come over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhuntr_15 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Usually 15 to 20 feet depending where im hunting. Once I had a stand at about 10 feet in a cedar but I had enough cover and background they never saw me!! So just whatever the terrain your hunting will let you do and you feel comfortable with. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mathews_Pa_Bowhunter Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I Agree It Depends On The Terrain, Usually I'm Up 18 To 20 Feet, Nothing Is Ever Full Proof Though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guideman Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I am always 15-20 feet, terrain dependant. There are times that I only go 12 feet. Usually when I am located on a side hill with a downslope, covering a well used travel corridor. It all comes down to personal prefference, terrain and conditions. No one set up is a bad set up. It is what ever fits the situation. Good luck to you all this 2007 fall deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I agree completely that it applies to each situation. Im a firm believer that 15-20 is perfect stand height. But, after scouting this weekend in North Dakota I found a public hunting area that 7 good bucks (120 and better) filtered into from some hills to the north. The tree rows in the public area are maybe 6 yrs old and only about 2o ft high. They are bushy trees and I will probably only be able to get 8ft off the ground before it is impossible to connect any stand to the tree. So with that said Ill be 8ft up the trees and probably threading a needle with the wind. But, gotta hunt where the deer are. hopefully it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 14-18 ideal, but depends on situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I agree with PDR and Hunter36. location dictates the height i go up in a tree. i have had stands as low as 7 feet and as high as 30. back cover and location are my 2 primary factors on how high i go. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlott89 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 depending on the back cover and location,early in the season i can get away with 7-10 ft then once it gets later in the season i go 15-30 ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyslilbro Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 That's a good height range. I usually put mine 15-20ft in the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Most of my stands are 12-15. It all depends on the terrain and other cover obstacles that I'm faced with. My lowest stand is only about 9 feet, but that has been my most productive stand in the last couple years. I'm in great cover from the branches, yet I still have 3 real good shooting lanes from this tree. It doesn't matter how high or low you are if you don't have some added cover, you're going to stick out like a sore thumb. And always watch the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I would say in general, height is a preference. I usually go 15-18 ft. Good camo, wind direction, and scent control, back ground, early or late season, and topography should be taken into consideration. I practice my movement in the tree so that when a deer is coming, I have my body motion under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AReed Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I like to be at least 20' if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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