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GregB:
Although I've taken a few deer off the ground with a bow, I personally prefer treestand hunting. It is the norm here in Tn., and I think I take pride in locating the right spot with good cover and the best opportunity for a shot. It also allows you to get away with some movement during the draw and helps with scent. Like already said, wear a good safety harness while hunting from a stand!

TRACY:
I use a climber, always have. I enjoy hunting from the ground also. Where I hunt, I think that you might be slightly disadvantaged to hunting the tree because so many people do anymore and deer seem to be more prone to look up more often. An ambush is an ambush whether it's on the ground or in a tree. I think it's up to the individual's preference. Weather dictates my choice of being in the stand or on foot.

Tracy

Postman:
Hunt a bout a 4 sq.mile chunk of Nat'l forest, so no permanent stands are allowed....I have a few deadfalls I climb into and make more comfy with a styrofoam cushion. Also have a nice pine tree that I've actually fallen asleep in. Have also used 2 treesteps  to hold a 2by 6 piece screwed to a 2by4 support, but only about 8 feet up.

gotta have that safety belt

ballista:
 yeah, I use a 15 foot metal one, but I hate it.theres just no foot room, unless the deer is to my left, im screwed.  I hunted out of a metal one yesterday that was 18 foot up, plenty of legroom to get the best angle on a shot, it was great.(pretty high up though) We usually get in the trees in the winter, starting early this year. oh and for anyone in the midwest: this weather is real odd, did anyone see any deer moving? I didnt see a friggin thing, and I was in my stand all day! good luck whitewoodshunter -jimmy

whitewoodshunter:
I was in my stand for 13 hrs yesterday. Saw around 30 deer. And the closest came in about 30 yards, to far for me.

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