Hang On Tree Stands

Using a hang on tree stand the hunter can simply backpack a stand to the perfect location for the hunt. Needless to say the hunter should locate a quite large tree having a vertical trunk plus a small quantity of obstructing limbs at the chosen stand height.

All stands come with a top section to sit on plus a lower piece for the legs to rest on. They need a bit of getting used to so that you can get up the tree to the level you would like. It is not necessarily a simple thing to do but then just climbing a tree isn't that effortless to do either. From a pure weight perspective, you should expect the hang on tree stand to weigh near to 30 pounds.

In my view the very best type of hang on tree stands make use of a cable rather than a chain to help attach themselves to the tree. You need to also make certain that the stand is spacious enough to suit you and that the view angle is unobstructed with 180 degree sweep visibility.

Mother nature equips sport animals with several defense mechanisms. The most acute is smell but sight is also a powerful sense. That being true, make sure the stand will not very easily be seen. Many hunters think that just because they're above eye level every thing is okay. Which will be true but as an example if there is a hillside in close proximity to the tree stand area then at some point the stand may really be at eye level with the game. Additionally you never want the place the stand on a totally bare side of a tree. It will surely be seen as something new and something to be avoided by the game.

These kinds of stands are the top option when considering all kinds of tree stands. They're relatively light(around 30 pounds) and may be backpacked in and aren't that hard to transfer to a new location.

The blend of gravity plus the cable or chain is what keeps the tree stand connected to the tree. Personally I favor the cable style.

Observing a hunter raise a climber tree stand appears a little like a caterpillar action to me.

Okay you realize they are light and will be easily relocated nevertheless we should also point out the greatest drawback of the stands also. They're smaller and not nearly as stable as a permanent tree stand. This will take some getting used to. They do not feel all that stable and it will be distracting until you get used to it.

About the only other point to point out is that in some way the top spots do not seem to contain larger enough or straight enough trees to mount these too. I recognize it's most likely just me plus a little bit of the 'grass is always greener' syndrome. However just recognize that the ideal spot you discover might not work for a hang on tree stand.

And as a last point I'll mention protection and safety. These stands are safe when used as they're intended and when used in conjunction with the correct safety harness. They're not that difficult to use safely but you should read, understand and follow all companies directions. If you happen to purchase a used climber tree stand you'll be able to find nearly all instruction manuals on the internet.