Tree Stands - Help Me Out

[RebeccaCreekKid]

New to trees. They don't exist where I usually hunt.

Up here in Arkansas, wanting to hunt public and the in-laws back lot. Probably need to climb a tree.

(For rifle season I'll probably still hunt the National Forest but don't think that's gonna work for bow season).

Point me in a direction/make a suggestion/just tell me what I need.

Thanks!

[Uncle_Milty]

What national forest are you hunting?

[RebeccaCreekKid]

Bowhunting will be Holla Bend, Galla Creek, and Ed Gordon WMAs.

Rifle will probably be Ouchita NF and Mount Magazine WMA but am certainly open to recommendations.

[Bassdeer]

Well your going to need a climber. Summit Viper SD is one of the best, (I use a API Grand Slam also good) Maybe Lightweight aluminum climbing sticks and a few lock on's. Will need a good safety/climbing harness. (climbing harness is good for setting up your lock on).

Hooks for your stuff to hang on, bow hanger for your bow. I also have if needed Pop-Up Umbrella if you want to hunt in the rain. Not needed but if you have one Range Finder, can be a little tricky judging distance in a tree. Going to need a few Bow Hoist Ropes one for your bow and one for your back pack.

[txbowman12]

Look into tree saddles too. I have the Jx3 hybrid, which is basically a lawn chair you tie off to a tree. Very comfortable for long sits and you have a much wider selection of trees to hunt off of. Plus you are putting a tree between you and where you will expect deer to approach from, I get a lot less looks from old does in the saddle than I do our hang on sets.

[hopedale]

When I had a lease I had a hang on that looked like this - https://millennium-outdoors.com/prod...60-revolution/

Was great for bow or rifle season.

I second the look into a tree saddle. https://tethrdnation.com/

[St59]

Look into tree saddles too. I have the Jx3 hybrid, which is basically a lawn chair you tie off to a tree. Very comfortable for long sits and you have a much wider selection of trees to hunt off of. Plus you are putting a tree between you and where you will expect deer to approach from, I get a lot less looks from old does in the saddle than I do our hang on sets.

I’d be looking at saddles for public land. Way less to carry, safer and no back tightness from sitting

[Briar Friar]

Whilst hunting the inlaws, consider a tall A-Frame ladder tucked behind a tree. Works to elevate and doubles as a relatively easily mobile blind if the setup needs to change.

[LeanMachine]

I started out using a climber and now I think they are probably one of the worst options. They are a bit better suited for pines but just so bulky and heavy.

I also recommend looking into saddles or a lightweight hang on. I am a fan of the milleneum m7 microlite. Not too expensive and a great setup.

[ATX Tyler]

LoneWolf or Novix + 3-4 sticks of your choice.

[Bayouboy]

Summit aluminum or Lone Wolf climber. They are pricey. But, well worth the extra money.

I know people will throw in Brands X,Y,Z. But, there are still none better than these two. When you are high in a tree you do not want to place your safety on a cheap stand or safety harness.

[Cullbuck]

I vote saddle, it’s the lightest option and you can get in just about any tree you want.


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[Tannercall]

Im in a similar situation. Im thinking of going saddle.

[RebeccaCreekKid]

Update

Thanks for all the help and guidance guys!

Borrowed an Old Man climber from a friend, and hunted out of it a few times.

Was intrigued by the saddle idea, did a bunch of research, and wound up ordering an XOP Renegade. Sold out most places but Scheels had them in stock.

$125 for the saddle, ropes, and a pouch. Went with some cheap climbing sticks. Can add a platform later and probably will but for a 2.5 hour sit just using the sticks was fine.

Climber was pretty easy to get used to and will probably still use it a few more times this season, but getting the saddle in, especially via kayak, is a lot easier.

[rjtkdplus]

Don’t forget to wear a safety harness