Squirrels damaging treestands?
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 4
Squirrels damaging treestands?
I recently bought a used API Baby Grand " Twister" hanging tree stand. This model of treestand has a round padded seat cushion that spins 360 degrees. My question is... Should I be worried about squirrels chewing up the padded seat when I' m not sitting in it? I plan on leaving my stand hanging until the end of the season OR until I get my first deer!
Thanks, Goob
Thanks, Goob
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Smyrna De USA
Posts: 175
RE: Squirrels damaging treestands?
i have a summit that they sure like to chew on, i put tabasco sauce on the places they like to chew on, don' t have much trouble anymore. after 2 seasons i' m going to replace the cushion next year.
#5
RE: Squirrels damaging treestands?
I have had it happen on occasion though I was not aware that they showed preference for the flavor of different manufacturers' seats....
Try spraying something foul tasting...though mostly scent-free on the seat when you first set it up....Tabasco sauce for example.... Seriously though, maybe placing some kind of cover over it would help remedy this problem.
Try spraying something foul tasting...though mostly scent-free on the seat when you first set it up....Tabasco sauce for example.... Seriously though, maybe placing some kind of cover over it would help remedy this problem.
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Buckingham Pennsylvania USA
Posts: 150
RE: Squirrels damaging treestands?
BASTARDS!!! You can buy a spray at most pet stores that has a bitter apple flavor to it. It will be natural in most woods and keep the furry tailed rats out of your stand!