#2146888 - 11/04/10 10:03 AM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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stik
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I have put up stands in the dark in the morning and never had any luck.
i have killed more deer than i can remember after hanging the stand in the dark and climbing in.
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#2146897 - 11/04/10 10:07 AM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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Registered: 12/04/07
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Loc: Nashville, TN
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If I understand correctly, it's a climber. I use one all the time and always set it up in the dark. Take your time walking in, take your time setting up, and take your time climbing.
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#2146906 - 11/04/10 10:14 AM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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Robbhorn
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Loc: Maury County
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Almost everyone that uses a climber goes up about a half hour-an hour before legal shooting time that I know of. Again I'd say just electric tape your noisy parts and let er rip! Good luck.
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#2146942 - 11/04/10 10:32 AM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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Not-So Great White H
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Take it in and set it up in that area in the dark in the morning. You won't spook the deer doing that! I had a 7 point during archery season walk up within 10 yards of me in the afternoon while I was setting my climber up for the evening hunt. Never knew I was there. And the doe I shot opening day of archery walked by just as I had got to hunting height in the climber....didn't even have my bow haulded up yet. As long as you take your time and don't bang things around you'll be fine. I also use a red light when I'm setting up and climbing, not as easily seen as a white light, but I've heard green is better.
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#2147048 - 11/04/10 11:20 AM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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pastorbmp
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Loc: Wartburg,TN
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I would DEFINITELY put it up tomorrow afternoon if possible. That is the best scenario. You can find a good tree with good shooting lanes. My second choice would be to go in the morning and hang it and hunt out of it. I always hang my climbing stand before daylight, but I know the exact tree I am going to hunt out of.
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#2147109 - 11/04/10 11:52 AM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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DOC1187
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Loc: east tn
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do it early
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#2147139 - 11/04/10 12:09 PM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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Bullfrog
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Loc: Ky Lake
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I don't think you have any more chance of bumping deer by hanging the stand than you do of the walk in alone. Walk in, hang, hunt!
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#2147223 - 11/04/10 01:05 PM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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muddyboots
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Registered: 11/06/02
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Loc: savannah, tn., usa
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Heres what works for me. I wait til i can see well enough to be quiet. I walk to my area and pick my tree and slowly start climbing. There is no telling how many times i have just finished climbing when deer come by. Just do it slowly and as quiet as possible.
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#2147258 - 11/04/10 01:28 PM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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Living2Hunt
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Loc: TN
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go early and find you a tree and climb it! would not want to be making that kind of sound at daylight!
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#2147265 - 11/04/10 01:34 PM
Re: Advice on setting up a tree stand in the dark
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Football Hunter
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Registered: 10/22/07
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I have put up stands in the dark in the morning and never had any luck. i have killed more deer than i can remember after hanging the stand in the dark and climbing in.
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