zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Looking for opinions on whether this stand is too exposed and I should move it. About 20 yards off a heavy use trail that crosses from this finger of woods to the bedding area and crab apple grove. Far off pic is from the game trail. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Not great but we have similar stands and kill deer from them. Probably helps if you are skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm actually the wrong person to ask ...Guys here would think I'd never get deer in close with the stands I have...but I have to say ...that picture makes the stand look pretty low to the ground being close to a trail..pics are deceiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Some pics from the stand.The one with bow shows a lane to the trail. 20 yards.The one showing my path is straight ahead out of stand. Where path disappears behind the bushes in front is where the trail crosses.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 1:53 PM, moog5050 said: Not great but we have similar stands and kill deer from them. Probably helps if you are skinny.280 and large framedSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Here's my thoughts, it's the distance away that will nail you...When I hang stands I don't worry about how "exposed" I am up close in shooting range as long as I'm high enough. That said, I do think about the deer fifty plus yards away and just how still I will have to be and if I can see they are looking at me..What would you look like from a distance at deer level? It's usually the deer far away that nail at least me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 1:54 PM, growalot said: I'm actually the wrong person to ask ...Guys here would think I'd never get deer in close with the stands I have...but I have to say ...that picture makes the stand look pretty low to the ground being close to a trail..pics are deceivingPlatform is about at the 12 foot mark.Couldn't get higher up the tree due to too many large branches.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Also have these options.I'm thinking maybe the triple tree? On the right center of picSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rack Attack Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 from the first set of pics it looks like you might be able to get the stand up into the first cluster of branches on the tree, that will help a lot and should get you up to around 15' high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 is that crotched tree big enough in diameter I'd pic that in a heart beat IF you see the crotch ...hahahaha...OK the V isn't rotted and is stable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 If you moved your stand up the tree to where the branches go on both sides of you, you would probably be ok. If you like to stand in the stand i think your better off in setups like this, its what I do anyways, blend into tree better. Or as you mentioned 3 split tree would be ok as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Yes it is nice and solid.Just have to blaze a trail through the dense thickets to the left of my current stand when sitting in itSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Zues ...no possible way to move to the back side to get higher up? ...I know that would change view and shooting position . That said ,is the view similar in that direction and could you position as to get and angle you can easily look over your shoulder? Baring the sun wouldn't be in your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I think you have a good set up where you are. Why not just cut some branches, and bungy or tie them on the back side of the tree, to break up your outline a bit more. Break up the outline and sit still as possible and I think you will be just fine! Good luck! I just did that to a ladder stand we moved a few weeks ago, so as not to be sky lined. Will likely hunt that stand opening morning of firearms season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 2:00 PM, zeus1gdsm said: 280 and large framed Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Expand You also have the bear in the tree problem. Seriously, you should be fine. You will know if you get busted. Like grampy said, screw some extra branches in behind you and wear open pattern camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 The sun is the deciding factor. If you have it to your back you'll be ok if it's shining on you you'll be picked off.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 1:51 PM, zeus1gdsm said: Looking for opinions on whether this stand is too exposed and I should move it. About 20 yards off a heavy use trail that crosses from this finger of woods to the bedding area and crab apple grove. Far off pic is from the game trail. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Expand On 10/25/2017 at 3:09 PM, Buckmaster7600 said: The sun is the deciding factor. If you have it to your back you'll be ok if it's shining on you you'll be picked off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Expand This right here. You could screw some branches in behind you it would help, you could also go lower on the tree so the brush around you sheilds you until they walk out in front of you. Maybe higher so the next branch up is over your shoulder when sitting. It might hinder your shots on that side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Sun rises to my backSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 the one thing I like to keep an eye out for at garage sales and in the garbage (especially in the next month and a half) is old artificial Christmas trees. I've used the branches to camo things in. Really worked well in our old built in lumber stands. drill a hole and stick a branch in. bend limbs how you want them and no need to worry about leaves falling off. On a ladder or lock on drill holes in a the tree or zip ties work well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Problem with going higher up is that to fit the stand (And me standing) I'd have to cut branches 3inches in diameter and lose more cover. I essentially be in the same predicament I sat as still as possible this morning. Knowing I was probably sticking out.I guess I'll have to reassess the tree.Sticks were swinging out away from tree on the way down. Gonna have to reposition the straps.I'll get in there in the middle of the day in the few days and walk to the other trees to check them out as well.The entire field has been untouched in the 3 years I've been hunting here.Have a tripod stand on the other side of it this year for gun.I had a cam in the small clearing[20-30ft] in the woods to my left. Lots of pics from sunrise and sunset moving to and from the bedding.There's a perfect tree tall and straight right in the clearing. But the deer move right through it and I'd have no shot into the field.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 That's a great ideaSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeus1gdsm Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 The other trees won't have a shot on the trail this stand is positioned on. But for all I know there is another one near them. With only 3 more weeks of bow left however I may be better off with a gun stand. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I use conduit brackets...screw them.in the tree behind you and start stuffing limbs ..find a beech tree branches with leafs. A specific oak ,name slips me,hold leaves well They use them as street tree and campus trees..anyways that or plastic strapping..I've also used copper,won't rust.and the Christmas tree idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattman77 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Pit the stand on the back side of tree away from deer and use the tree to hide behind. Sit on the stand backwards Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 6:36 PM, Culvercreek hunt club said: the one thing I like to keep an eye out for at garage sales and in the garbage (especially in the next month and a half) is old artificial Christmas trees. I've used the branches to camo things in. Really worked well in our old built in lumber stands. drill a hole and stick a branch in. bend limbs how you want them and no need to worry about leaves falling off. On a ladder or lock on drill holes in a the tree or zip ties work well. Expand So you have maple pine trees - pretty unique looking I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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