pop up vs. tree stand

[Big Daddio]

I just started bow hunting, and i not sure to get a pop up or a tree stand....any suggestions?

[SAGEBRUSH ASSASSIN]

POP UP.....REASONS WHY:safer--out of the weather--contains scent better--and the list goes on i just cant think of anymore right now...

[RedneckMorton]

I'm hunting in tall grass and lots of underbrush. So to me I love my climber. There has only been about two places that I had thought about setting up a pop up but moved a little off the beaten path and found an even better place to set up with my climber.

The good thing about the climber is it'll let you see down into the grass instead of having to try to look through it.

[FireMedic]

I like pop ups, they are flexible locations that don't require that perfect tree, but I think they have to set a while to let the deer get used to them. I used one on some public lands, the deer seemed to just stare at it, then run for their life. I guess you could brush it in real good into a cedar tree or something, but then you loose that advantage of portability and fast set up.

Just my opinion. I don't really like climbing way up in a tree out in the woods by myself either in case of a slip, but you get better visibility.

[muddydog]

Ive bowhunted in the air for 30 years. I just bought my first pop-up. Im a little skeptical about it but willing to give it a try. Alot of advantages to a popup blind. I like the fact that my sons will be able to go with me now.

[RLB]

I have both. Just in case I need to move and theres no trees to climb.. Pop ups are cool, if you can conceal them in brush. But theres nothing like being up 20+ feet an the deer walk right under ya!

[sqiggy]

I just started bow hunting, and i not sure to get a pop up or a tree stand....any suggestions?

If you haven't got either one yet, yer runnin waaaaaaaaaaay behind!!!
I guess a lot depends on where you hunt. But, not to rack your brain over it, just get both!!

[DeadlyDiamondShooter]

Pop up!

In my opinion I would go with a pop up for all the reasons stated above!Keeps you dry and warm also conceals movement and helps w scent control.Dont have to look for a perfect tree and its portable!Can also take the lil ones with you!

[d_e_smith]

I'm a tree stand kind of guy, but "the perfect tree" for my climber is easy to come by where I hunt. Have finally bowhunted from a pop-up blind this year and something just didn't seem right about being ground level with the deer.....ready to get out of the brush and head back to the pines.

[ironman10518]

I think it kinda depends on where you hunt. In some parts of West Texas there are no good trees that are tall enough. I've used pop-ups out there and tree stands in East Texas. Both are good and have their place. Deer are a little more alert with a ground blind that they are not used to.

[Shane]

I haven't figured out the scent containment deal with pop-ups yet. When you open the windows, your scent is blowing in the wind. There's always a wind in West Texas, so I get busted by noses often anytime I'm on the ground. Doesn't matter how many times I shower and wash my clothes in scent-free soap and spray down everything possible with scent killer spray....deer smell you. Pop-ups aren't much warmer than being in the open either, in my experience so far. Again...open windows (or at least blow-through mesh). They're definitely warm when it's sunny and hot outside though.

They sure do conceal movement well. They are great for taking my son with me - much better than tree stands for that.

I put up a 15' ladder stand this year to try to get some scent blowing higher and farther away from my setup. So far, no luck in that blind, but we've only hunted during crappy moons so far.

We'll spend most of next week in a pop-up at the Matador. Portability is a big plus. If we can find a good spot to set up downwind where they can't circle even farther downwind before coming in, we'll be in business.

[Double Rods]

I have 2 lock on stands with climbing sticks, 2 pop ups and one climber. I use the one that fits the situation. I'm cool with all 3, whichever one gives me the advantage is the one I use.

[WoJo]

Depends on the situation. I don't have any trees big enough on my lease to put a tree stand in.

[deerkiller33]

There is nothing wrong with either i have had a deer within feet of me in my pop up and have seen deer out of tree stands it all with where you hunt, and welcome to the site

[Brad]

Staring out of one little hole for hours is boring. I'd rather be up in the air any day.