Type of stand for public land deer hunting?

[Davs2601]

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3680014&cid=CSE:GoogleProductSearch

Check this sucker out. I may have to get one of these. This would be the best of both worlds.

 

[keeter990]

If you put a stand on public land, rather it is a ladder or hang on, use a treestand lock. Makes it a lot tougher to steal. I put a lock on every stand I hang even on leased land.

This is the way to go. I have even seen tree stands with chains and padlocks on them. But I have also seen them missing the next day with the chain cut and laying on the ground. Best bet is to buy a cheap one or a used one and hope no one wants to take the time to take it. If it's a nice one and someone wants it they will get it unless you camp in it all night of course. Lol

 

[Airic]

Be very versatile and pack light. Your probably going to own one of everything (treestand, ground blind) hunting public land. Just dont limit yourself by what type of stand you own.

 

[Davs2601]

http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/615149-13_packnstack_ladder_stand.html?source=googleps

The stands are on sale here for $59.99 plus 15.26 shipping. That puts them at $75.25 total. Sale ends Nov 7th

 

[Survivor]

I've lost 1 ladder stand which I had taken apart & thought I had hidden it pretty good but the next weekend I went there it was gone. Also lost a portable stand which I had removed the 3 bottom steps from the tree.

So having learned my lessons. I now carry a portable stand & strap on steps or a ground blind (if I'm not going to still hunt) but they come home with me when I leave each night.

 

[kdlong]

i have a summit climber and a portable blind i use . i do not leave them on public land as they will walk off.but since i'm hunting on my cousins place again i leave the blind up all season. i also use a chain and lock on my climber. i put a 55gal trash bag over it to keep it dry then cover it with leaves and brush just in case someone stumbles on to it. where i'm hunting now noone ever ventures that far back into the roughs. they don't like the blackjacks and steep mountains.the avatar pic is one that i have been chasing for the last 3 years and he is even bigger this year.

 

[DownDeep]

TreeSaddle.... Wear it in and wear it out!

 

[brian89]

http://www.basspro.com/Ameristep-Outfitter-Treestand-Combo/product/99898/-1502065

This would be my choice if you didnt want to use the tree saddle..
I have a friend that hunts Kaw WMA and uses 3 rapid rails and an older loggy bayou alumi-lite stand and can be set up in 5 mins.. makes you very mobile..

 

[257wby]

TreeSaddle.... Wear it in and wear it out!

That is pretty cool. Haven't seen one before. Is it comfortable?

 

[WacosSon]

http://www.basspro.com/Ameristep-Outfitter-Treestand-Combo/product/99898/-1502065

This would be my choice if you didnt want to use the tree saddle..
I have a friend that hunts Kaw WMA and uses 3 rapid rails and an older loggy bayou alumi-lite stand and can be set up in 5 mins.. makes you very mobile..

Pretty pricey for a bare bones stand....