How high or perhaps how low to put a stand.

[kiwi hunter]

Well I'm about to build a stand, never used one before but always a first time. I'm curious as to how far into the air I go, is three MTRS enough, my best tree that gives my decent angles etc. Nothing fancy just bits of pallet Wood and a leftover steel frame from a flail mower delivery parcel.
PS, if I fall out laughing it's not too far to hit the bottom.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

12 feet is my minimum and many go up to 20+ feet. I prefer to hunt from the ground these days, more of a challenge.

 

[kiwi hunter]

12 feet is my minimum and many go up to 20+ feet. I prefer to hunt from the ground these days, more of a challenge.

The whitetail here are 70 cm maximum at shoulder and the fern up to 1 MTR tall.

 

[GlockZ]

15 to 20 feet, is the average, especially when you're talking ladder stands which are pretty popular.

 

[TN2shot07]

Depends on the situation. I’ve hunted 8-25, probably 15 is average. I really only want to be high if the terrain demands it. I prefer to hunt where the cover is in the tree, advantage of a stand/sticks or a saddle. Don’t under estimate being effective on the ground, it can also open up some options

 

[RealMuddyboots]

I always felt height depends on direction of animal movement which correlates to their eye focus direction, prevailing winds, back cover of tree and adjoining trees, types of trees and whether there is a PITA squirrel in neighborhood. No matter how high, use safety restraint system.

Yes , I'm gonna steal a meme!

 

[Nick87]

Anymore I go 18 ft minimum. I like to be over 20. @kiwi hunter you say your building one? Like a platform or a blind? That makes a big difference.

 

[Mallardsx2]

20 feet is the magic #.

 

[BearFoot]

In earlier years, loved the the tree.


The tree sways, as the wind blows. A mile hike, to this special spot. Snow, rain, I just lean away. Hours can go buy, but the Heavenly beauty is ever present. Maybe 15-20 feet up, that great, truly great spruce tree, over looking a hill side meadow. I had much time to appreciate the gifts of living in this world. Bears, Black & Grizz would pop up from time to time. Many moose past though. I put a few in the freezer.

This great spruce tree has now succumbed to beetles. I cherish the moments, the peace, solitude, the thoughts I had, while shivering in that great swaying tree!

 

[Bowmannate2000]

If the surroundings are all low brush, I wouldn't go very high. Just a little height will open up a lot more shot opportunities where you can shoot down over the brush. It's a good idea to put up some camo netting or something to offer some concealment if staying low though.

 

[KingOfTagSoup]

I find 15-18 ft is kind of the sweet spot. Much lower and you'll get picked off easier, much higher and you start to run into angle of shot issues when the critters get close

 

[buckbull]

I build mine with 16ft treated 2x4. I install a swivel boat seat, it's made a huge difference in comfort and length of time I can spend in a stand.

 

[Steiny77]

Height is not as important as concealment.
Most of my stuff is about 12' to the foot platform, a little lower or higher is fine.

I mostly use ladder stands and whenever possible like to nestle the stand into a multi trunk tree so you have some concealment cover, large diameter trunks are best.
Also provides handy places to hang gear within reach.

 

[LuketheDog]

Well I'm about to build a stand, never used one before but always a first time. I'm curious as to how far into the air I go, is three MTRS enough, my best tree that gives my decent angles etc. Nothing fancy just bits of pallet Wood and a leftover steel frame from a flail mower delivery parcel.
PS, if I fall out laughing it's not too far to hit the bottom.

Wear a harness! I'm admittedly a serious newb at hunting from tree stands, but I picked up a regular climbing harness with the front rope attachment instead of the silly rear harness that hangs you from between your shoulders like a Christmas ornament. I could lean way out off the ladder stands for shot angles behind the tree, it was fun!

 

[kiwi hunter]

I build mine with 16ft treated 2x4. I install a swivel boat seat, it's made a huge difference in comfort and length of time I can spend in a stand.

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Great pic, txks.

 

[3855WIN]

Will you be sky lighted? Try to have some cover behind you.
I like 18’ or so. I don’t do meters.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

I'd say that putting your stand in the right tree, and then putting it in the right position for safety and longevity. Putting them up high is cool and all, but I'm serious when I say that the two best stands I've ever had were 7 and 12 feet high.

 

[Bob-WY]

Building it, you can build in cover, so height not as key.

 

[WildWill]

I'd say that putting your stand in the right tree, and then putting it in the right position for safety and longevity. Putting them up high is cool and all, but I'm serious when I say that the two best stands I've ever had were 7 and 12 feet high.

Agree a lot has to do with the tree and back cover provided. My best stand is right at 12 feet on a big oak with good back cover and cedars in front that go up to about my knees in the stand great cover. Up on my lease that is owned by a lumber company you have to get about 25 feet up in those limbless pines to not get picked off. Like hanging a treestand on a telephone pole (seen that in the Texas panhandle).

 

[Bigjay73]

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