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09-27-2002, 12:20 PM

Toons

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Tree stand

can some one tell me how high to put the tree stand ?
i am thinking may be 7 ft.!
thanks

09-27-2002, 01:18 PM

762mm

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RE: Tree stand

7 feet high is kinda low, that would place you just 3 feet above a deer's eye level. Being up in a tree about 20 feet or so feels about right. Even at that height I had a deer bust me last year as I grabbed for the rifle.....it's good to have faster reflexes than a deer ;-)

09-27-2002, 01:57 PM

oldelkhunter

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RE: Tree stand

25 foot or higher is a very effective hunting height...of course you have to trust the tree stand and the quality of the tree your sitting against.

09-27-2002, 06:02 PM

Ruger-Redhawk

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RE: Tree stand

I would say atleast 10' as a min. In my climbers I'll go 20'-25'.A few of my ladder stands are 15'and work well. 7'is just to low. Get a pair of Sky Hooks and you can go as high as you want. Ruger Redhawk

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