HunterLuke Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Here's some pics of one of my favorite places to hunt. A few deer have ate their last bite in this area including a big 7 my brother shot and a nice 8 my buddy shot, I've always just ended up not being their at the right time I guess..lol Good stand for rifle/muzzleloading/bow. Here's some pics of the stand. (Stand is in the far right mess of trees) (what a few seasons of rough weather will do to fo the poor stand) (straight in front) (little to the left) (furthest to the left) (behind me) (little further behind me) and of course a personalized seat :hammer1: I've gotta put a new floor in it, new burlap, a new back wall on it, another supprot beam underneath, and 2 new shootin rails. I'll put up pictures of it when I get done with it. But as the location looks, what do ya'll think of the stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 It looks alright I guess as far as location if the deer come into the field to eat. How high is that stand? Looks kinda not so safe lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Just a suggestion Luke...for the price you'd pay for the lumber you could probably pick up an inexpensive climber and just lock it on the tree. Much more comfortable seat and will outlast the lumber any day of the year. You can still camoflauge it in with burlap but you wont be risking your life in such a beautiful place. I mean we all know that there are certain parts of towns if you go there your risking life or limb....that should'nt happen in that piece of Gods creation right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLuke Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 The deer come out in the field and pick almost every evening and then sometimes they'll come from behind me on that big "hill" and pick on the top or down in that holler bottom. The very top shooting rail is only about 8ft. off the ground. But trust me it's very sturdy, except the floor kind of rotted out but I got some new treated wood for support beams and some new plywood for the floor. Just gotta cut a few limbs out and rebuild it I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLuke Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Just a suggestion Luke...for the price you'd pay for the lumber you could probably pick up an inexpensive climber and just lock it on the tree. Much more comfortable seat and will outlast the lumber any day of the year. You can still camoflauge it in with burlap but you wont be risking your life in such a beautiful place. I mean we all know that there are certain parts of towns if you go there your risking life or limb....that should'nt happen in that piece of Gods creation right there! I got the lumber for free that they used on building our new deck, the left overs which they said I could keep. I'm gettin a summit Ultra also. I just like to have some stuff to keep me busy during the off season and I like to do it myself alot. Trust me though it really is stout, and it isnt very high off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Understood...keeping that wood staind or painted will help it last a little longer too;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Good spot. I am not a fan of home made stands. Same spot event with a ground bind or ladder stand would suit me there. Good luck. be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLuke Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Understood...keeping that wood staind or painted will help it last a little longer too;) The ply wood floor has a coat of white paint on it, I have no idea why it does though? I also am going to put some "grit" stuff cause when wet the ply wood can be slick. And thanks for the tip about the stain or paint I'll keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Some pretty country there Luke. Looks like a good location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I also am going to put some "grit" stuff cause when wet the ply wood can be slick. If I was doing this I would paint the floor. While the paint is still wet I would lay pieces of roofing shingles down on it like tile leaving small gaps so the pieces dont touch. Pressing them firmly down so the paint underneath them is mostly squeezed out but they adhere well when the paint drys. Walla...Non-slip flooring and the woods protected better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 That stand is the Taj Mahal compared to some of the stands Ive seen built into some trees around here...:)lol Be safe up there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Looks like a good spot! Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I had one bad experience in a homemade stand like that years ago from 10' that left me walking out the woods hunched over singing soprano once I finally caught my breath.:serenade: Never again. I haven't climbed a tree since. Be careful in that tree fort. The wind and other elements have a way of reaking havok on them with no visual warnings before your first step into one. Even the freshest wood and deepest screws are no match for the toll mother nature takes on them when you're not there.:stretcher: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgitall Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 an easy way to make the wood last longer is to put some water seal in a sprayer every spring and spray the stand. No brush/no mess. Quick and easy. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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