How high or perhaps how low to put a stand.

[Nick87]

I always looked to get up as high as possible. I felt that if a deer came in downwind, perpendicular to the wind, it would conceal my scent if they were close enough. Could be BS, but it made me feel warm and fuzzy lol

No right answer to that one imo. If you ever take a smoke bomb or a scent checker and try it at various heights. Thermals do wierd stuff.

 

[Treeshark]

Depends on the tree and backdrop imo.

I would say my average is 18’ or so based upon my bow rope, but I will set a lot lower in a limbed tree (especially white pines). Not super concerned with heights, but I do think you get away with a bit more in a straight/open tree up higher as far as not getting picked off.

One reason to hunt as low as you can get away with, at least with a bow, is your shot angles tend to be a bit more forgiving.

 

[grizzly63]

always to the side of a trail, never in line with it as they will pick you off easily. Back vegetation is really important. Keep in mind the leaves do fall off. I'm usually at 12' base but sometimes I go a lot higher. Contoured land with hills and draws brings extra wind and vision issues.

 

[kiwi hunter]

always to the side of a trail, never in line with it as they will pick you off easily. Back vegetation is really important. Keep in mind the leaves do fall off. I'm usually at 12' base but sometimes I go a lot higher. Contoured land with hills and draws brings extra wind and vision issues.

Most trees here in Oz are evergreen. I've put a 4 MTR stick up against the shed and it's high, my majority of trees are stunted coastal ones, twisted to all angles. I've decided to just make one in takedown form so I can move from spot to spot, I have 300 acres which is plenty of room and if I get adventurous there's always over the fence bush next door, several thousand acres there.