Treestands on Public Land

[TxSpinner]

Since I'm new to the public land hunting thing I'm curious as to how you guys hunt with treestands. When do you set them up? I know some places have limits such as 72 hours to setup and retrieve. Would it just be easier to buy a climbing stand and backpack it in? Also how do you pick where to setup? I've been way too spoiled with having a lease and my brain is ceasing to function on the thought process.

[hunter231]

You cant use anything that will damage the tree on public land i.e. nails, screw in steps etc. You will either need a set of climbing sticks or a climber stand. Climber stand is convenient as long as you have a good tree. As for the spot, your preseason scouting should dictate that. Hope that helps. Happy hunting!

[basscast]

I use a 12' lightweight ladder stand w wheels on it. It's not bad rolling in/out, very easy to set up & safe. Has also doubled as a game cart before

[Saltgrass Mikerr]

I use a 12' lightweight ladder stand w wheels on it. It's not bad rolling in/out, very easy to set up & safe. Has also doubled as a game cart before

Wheels !! what a great idea. This sounds like a good set up !

[TxSpinner]

I currently have a 15' ladder stand and it is not lightweight. A friend of mine has a climbing stand but to be honest I don't know that I trust those. Just seems sketchy to me. May have to break down and get one though.

[El suave]

If you get a climber you have to find a almost perfectly straight tree I got rid of mine bought a light hang on with aluminum sticks

[hunter231]

If you get a climber you have to find a almost perfectly straight tree I got rid of mine bought a light hang on with aluminum sticks

I was a bit skeptical of climbers too until I got one. Its very stable and super easy to use. Like El Suave said though you need a straight tree which can limit your options.

[toddblue68]

I'll hook you up.... http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...d.php?t=364963

Straight (ish) trees can be a challenge, but not so much as finding them where you need them. That dual criteria is even more challenging with a bow, and more than a few times, I find the right tree/location, but the surrounding canopy is a problem. I'm selling (attempting to) mine because I find I prefer to move more and farther than I like to carry it.

[VarmintSniper30]

watch out ive had mine stole twice before

[jmack]

I see you hunt in Lamar Co., where 95% of the land surronding Pat Mayse lake is Corp land, and not subject to WMA rules.

[Russ]

I leave mine in the woods but not in the tree....cover with leaves and brush. I am so far back in there that you would have to be really needing a stand to drag it out of there and risk me catching you in the woods where no one can hear you scream....LOL

[Bulldog7906]

how about pop up blinds?

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

I use a climber. I drive up Friday after work. Before I get to the cabin I pack my stand into the woods and chain it to my tree and cover it in branches and leaves. Then after the last hunt on Sunday I pack it out.

[casilva43]

hang-on and climbing sticks or rails for me. Easy in and out, doesn't damage the trees, and I don't need a straight tree.

[big chris]

This is also my first yea public hunting but a guy at the archery range told me about the wheels on your ladder stand picture it like a horse and buggy you can truck your gear in and your deer out. I found a adults bicycle sitting out in the trash I brought it home took the wheels and then sit the frame out in my trash the next week, I think these are going to maneuver nicely I also added slime to them for added use, I just don't think 4 wheeler tires or garden tractor tires would work for turning between trees just what I was thinking when I built mine. The tires sit on a bolt on each side with a wing nut on them for quick removal if they interfere with the tree placement.