Hunting from Elevated Stands
Elevated stands place the hunter above ground level. They can be tree stands placed in or against trees, or free-standing structures. They have become increasingly popular in recent years with both firearm and bow hunters. While they offer certain advantages, they also have some drawbacks, including a degree of risk.
Advantages
- Provide a wider field of vision—game is spotted sooner than at ground level
- Allow time to plan for best shot through earlier detection of game
- Position a hunter above the animal’s normal field of vision
- Make a hunter’s scent harder to detect and movement less noticeable
- Make a hunter more visible to other sportsmen so that he or she is less likely to be hit by a stray bullet
- Provide a good backstop for arrows or bullets due to shooting at a downward angle
Disadvantages
- Increase risk of injury resulting from falling
- Can be difficult to carry, especially large, portable stands
- Provide no protection from cold or wind
- Give little room for movement
- Cannot move toward game while hunting
See the next page to view types of elevated stands.
Treestand Overview Video
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