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Tiredtim:
Hey guys and gals, quick question about tree stands.  What is a good one for hunting with a selfbow?  Any suggestions? 

Pat B:
You can hunt from the same treestand with a selfbow as with any other bow if you prep the stand site.

PEARL DRUMS:
Stands are essential for me. I hunt flatland farm ground with little to no fencerows. We have to get up. Ive bow hunted full time for 22 years now. Two things Ive found to matter most with stands.

1. Never go above 15' to the platform. Find a better tree if you have to.

2. Never hunt from a stand if you never practice from one, it doesn't work. Hang one in the back yard and shoot exclusively from it before and during season.


One more thing. Stay away from stands with rails around them, or their seats. Climbers can really screw you. I use a Lone Wolf climber because they have no annoying bars and brackets in my way. You will hit them all the time. I like basic stands with nothing but a small 10 x 12 seat and a decent sized platform.

okie64:
I hunt exclusively from treestands and I pretty much agree with everything PD said. Stand prep as in trimming limbs and such is a must. Make sure to trim limbs for shots all the way around the tree. Theres nothing worse than having a nice buck walk behind your treestand and not being able to get a shot at him because of a stinkin tree limb. Practice all shot angles including the straight down shot, that can be a tricky one. I wouldnt buy any stand with rails anywhere on it as they will be a huge hindrance.

Tiredtim:
Thanks guys.  I'll get one before next year.  Teaching don't pay that much for all of my habits...I mean hobbies.  And PD I saw your build along and it was amazing! 

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