Bought me a treestand for x-mas.

[Gteam1]

Hey guys, i bought the ameristep hang on tree stand, 2013 is going to be my first year tree stand hunting. I'm pretty sure i have my spot set for where im going to place my stand but it all depends on what i see while im scouting and what shows up on the trail cams. Is there any veteran tree stand hunters that would'nt mind giving suggestions or tips to a young hunter? would really appreciate it

- Anthony
(Gteam Member)

 

[Aeon]

wear your fall protection....

Practice shooting out of it a lot. It's harder than it looks.

Wear your fall protection.....

this is a big one!!! go poo before you go up. Nothing worse then having to go #2

Wear fall protection every time you go up.

do not untie the string you used to hoist your bow up. You will drop it and then have get out of your harness and climb down then back up blah blah blah

something about fall protection
have fun

 

[Srfnkill]

wear your fall protection

As a right handed shooter, I like to point my stand so I have to look to my left to see where I think the deer will walk. You wont be able to shoot from a seated position if your stand is pointed straight.

I like to have my harness and fail strap tight when i am sitting. More then likely you will start to doze off and with everything tight you wont be able to slump over.

wear your fall protection

 

[Lungpopper]

Has anybody told you about wearing your fall protection?
You will want an extra couple of hooks to hang your bow, pack.
If you shoot from the seated position, make sure your bow wont hit the stand on release.
Never walk through your shooting lanes, or the area that you think the deer will come from.

 

[Gteam1]

Thanks for advice the guys, i think i should look into this fall protection thing aha ;D

 

[josecasillas]

i dont think u need anymore advice. safety harness is the # 1 thing u need to worry about 8)