Ladder Stands OR Hang-On Tree Stands: Your Thoughts

[Boarhead]

So true.They all work so use what you are comfortable with.

 

[cotty16]

Set them up right and they all work.

 

[Boarhead]

My ladder stand blended in.

 

[jagermeister]

Ladder stands are not as versatile, not as concealable, and IMO they are more difficult to pack in and set up than a hang on. The only time I'd ever buy a ladder stand would be to take a kid or a new hunter deer hunting.

 

[Beentown]

I prefer ladder stands as I have LONG walks to every location. They are less likely to be stolen, safer, and more comfortable.

If I weren't worried about theft it would be 20ft sticks and nice hang-ons....probably M-50's with a foot rest.

 

[MK111]

Ladder stands are not as versatile, not as concealable, and IMO they are more difficult to pack in and set up than a hang on. The only time I'd ever buy a ladder stand would be to take a kid or a new hunter deer hunting.

Or like me at 70 yrs. old with a bad back, MS, and a heart condition. I use a block and tackle and can install a 2 man 17 ft. ladder stand by myself with no help.
I hunted 8 yrs. out of my ladder stand and had 4 bucks walk past me at 20 yds. Killed my 8 pt. buck at 12 yds. when he turned off the 20 yd. trail and walked straight at me. None of the bucks had a clue I was there and all 4 was down wind to boot.
The ladder stand was up about 3 weeks. I did have a blind full length around the entire stand top and that was only up 2 weeks before use.