This will be my first year hunting from a hang on stand and iv only really shot from ground level. but so far this year I have two decent bucks that I have patterned at this time and the two best ambush points aren't that great for ground blinds.but they do have straight oaks in the perfect spots to hang a stand. So if like to know are there any tips or pointers y'all can give I already have my harness, line mans rope and everything else like that just looking for little tricks of the trade anything helps I'm all ears and I'm worried about the possible problem I might need to figure out with shooting and using my range finder from a elevated shooting position any help is appreciated.
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Sounds like you've got a good plan. Remember, deer sometimes have a summer pattern and a different pattern for the fall/winter.
I like to use extra ratchet straps wherever I can. I also like having a bow hook somewhere that's convenient and a few accessory hooks to hang anything extra. I put the accessory hooks around the side of the tree so that whatever is hanging doesn't get in my way. I don't ever climb with my bow, I like both hands free, so you can tie a rope to the hang on and put a caribiner on the end of it and pull your bow up when your situated.
Always wear the harness and always be connected to the tree whether that's climbing, hunting or coming down.
I like to have 2 in the same spot--one to play into the predominant wind and the other for a north wind when the fronts come in.
It really helps to have a hand available when hanging them so take a buddy with you if you can. The hang ons that have a real large base are great but they add more wait when hanging them as opposed to a standard size.
Good luck, I love hunting from a hang on.Last edited by HoustonHunter; 07-20-2016, 06:20 PM. -
Couple pulleys and some rope makes hanging much easier
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Yea I'm gonna keep an eye on them and hope they stay bachelored up till later in oct like they did last year and the year before but I'm prepared for whatever happensOriginally posted by HoustonHunter View PostComment
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My big question is cutting shooting lanes it's a full tree no gaps in the foliage so is it better to cut quite a bit away to make large shooting lanes or just make them big enough to shoot but still stay concealed with many lanesComment
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Once you get it hung, make some lanes from there with a pole saw while standing on the hang on. Sometimes someone on the ground is helpful and you can tell them where to cut as well.Originally posted by Cjconner View Post
Less is more when trimming away your cover.Comment
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Houstonhunter what's the trick with shooting from a elevated position in dead nuts out to 50yrds on flat ground but what's some advice when shooting from a stand btw thanks for all the adviceComment
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Millennium hang ons! Get something comfortable
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As mentioned, wear your harness and lifeline. ALWAYS.
In addition to unifier lifeline, you will want a lineman's rope so that you can work hands free as you hang your steps and stand. I like the Muddy lineman's rope myself due to it being much more light weight than some of the others.
Also, something similar to the Lone Wolf EZ hanger hook is really helpful to hold your stand in the tree while your position your straps and prepare to hang it.
If you shoot right handed, you will want to position your stand so that you can shoot to your left. It usually takes a few years to get comfortable enough to stand up, turn in your stand facing the tree, and make a shot on a deer to your right.
Also, I would highly recommend watching some YouTube videos on proper tree stand shooting technique. I made the mistake once of trying to draw on a deer straight in front of me tree as I was sitting down. I failed to turn my shoulders perpendicular to the deer, instead holding the bow straight in front of me as I drew. My right shoulder popped right before the let off point and the pain was so bad I couldn't draw my bow for several days. The correct thing to do would've been to stand, turn my body perpendicular to the deer, and bend at the waist.
Be safe and Good luck!Last edited by Plain Lucky; 07-20-2016, 06:48 PM.Comment
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This is what I do. Once I have my ladder or steps in place (I use Rapid Rails) I climb back down and tie a rope onto the lock on. I make sure I have my lineman strap in place and climb to where I am going to hang the stand, set my feet and pull up the stand. With the lineman strap I can use both hands to attach the stand. Once the stand is in place I attach another section of the Rapid Rails above the platform to give me good hand holds for getting in and out of the stand. I climb into the stand and attach my bow holder. Rule of thumb when shooting uphill or downhill...aim low.Comment
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I'll definitely check YouTube out and yea I'm not sure if I'm comfortable standing and turning quite yet thanks for the adviceOriginally posted by Plain Lucky View PostComment
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Another thing...aim where to want the arrow to come out.Comment
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Haha that's how it's "supposed to work" so typically your shot will be high if your sighted in at ground level but shooting from an elevated spotOriginally posted by Russ79 View PostComment
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You need to get up and shoot some. Like, climb on top of your house or if you have a tree in the yard, put your stand up and practice out of it.
I hunt out of lock-ons all the time. The best thing to do is hang it in a tree where you have to do zero cutting. But if you do, cut/trim as little as possible. Then, learn to shoot sitting in your stand. There is no need to stand, UNLESS, the deer comes on your "off" side. Then you will have to stand and turn that way. The less you have to move, the better. But practice is the key.Comment
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Practice Practice PracticeComment
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