The Summit Viper SS 81066 Climbing Stand is for hunters who prefer being up above the ground and away from their prey.
Deer Stands Reviews
The Summit Goliath Deer Stand is made with the design to aid the large-framed hunters, keeping them safe and comfortable.
The Summit Titan Deer Stand gives hunters the opportunity to hunt wherever they want and in whatever trees they find without the use of steps and ladders.
Big Game CR4600 20-Foot Deer Stand
The Big Game CR4600 20-Foot Deer Stand is positively the best tree stand for the modern hunter. This tree stand is just the right height for the avid bow hunter, while still being a great stand for gun hunters as well.
Big Game CR4300 16-Foot Deer Stand
The Big Game CR4300 16-Foot Deer Stand is absolutely spacious enough for bow or gun hunters. It even has plenty of space for an individual who may be a little bigger that the average sized person.
Tips For Selecting A Deer Stand
A deer stand is basically and open or closed platforms that are built and secured up in the trees. They were invented to give the hunter a place above ground to see when the deer are close enough to shoot them.
Types of Deer Stands
There are three types of deer stands, they are all different but serve the same purpose. The first type is called the ladder. The ladder stand is built with seat to sit down and a platform that is fastened to the tree. The ladder situated at the front of the platform and goes to the ground making the entire stand one piece. They are usually placed in the tree and left there. They are large and bulky and the deer would notice you toting it around.
The hanging stand has a seat and a platform that is secured to the tree by some chain or cables. It has no ladder for the hunters to climb up to the platform so they will use sections of ladder fastened to the trees for easy access.
The climbing stand is made up of two pieces. The top part of the climbing stand is the seat and the bottom part is the platform. The two parts are strapped together and the entire climbing stand is strapped or bolted to the tree. The climbing stand is usually placed in a tree with very few limbs so that it is easier to attach and take off the tree.
How to Choose the Right Deer Stand
One simple way to choose a stand is to physically check the stand. Make sure it is built with quality materials and it must be strong enough to hold a large man. Sit in the seat to test for comfort. You may need to alter the seat with padding because you will be spending hours in it without moving. You should also investigate how hard or easy it is to climb up into the deer stand. It must have stability when you are moving. If you are turning around on the platform to sit in the seat the platform should not move.
The Benefits of Deer Stands
Over the past few years the deer stands are becoming more popular. There are several benefits to having and using them. The hunter can see more because he is up high where he can see a large area. He is hidden quite well from the deer so they do not suspect that there are people in the area. Since the hunters are located in the trees, the deer can not smell them. The hunter will see and hear the deer before the animals can see them. Being high in the trees the men are somewhat protected from the elements. The bow hunters especially like the deer stands because they are able to be closer to their target.
The hunter must also think about safety while using the deer stands. One safety measure is to use a harness. The harness is tied to the tree and is around the hunter. It will save the life of a hunter in case he should fall off the stand.
It is also a good idea to keep your deer stand in good repair, fix the small problems so that they do not become huge problems.
