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I like a climbing stand best. We have an abundance of straight trees in the Southeast, and so a climber is a natural, convenient choice for moving with the wind and the deer. But there’s a lot to be said for slipping into a pre-set stand, particularly on a morning hunt. And for that, I prefer a lock-on set 20 feet up in the canopy of a big hardwood.
My appreciation for ladder stands is increasing, though. Most of the permanent stand sets I use are also used by other members of my family, including Michelle, who has short little arms and legs and a moderate fear of heights. She’s proficient with a climbing stand, but virtually refuses to hunt from a lock-on. So we set a bunch of single-person ladder stands, typically 16-footers that we purchase at Wal-Mart. Those stands are inexpensive, but solid and quite comfortable for the money. Hanging them is easy enough, but it requires two people and does make a lot of disturbance. Ladder stands are fine for bowhunting, provided you accept and adapt to their drawbacks. Keep these things in mind:
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