Wisconsin Deer Hunting

Tree Stand, Deer Blind, Climbing Stand, Which One Do I Choose?

It is late October and you have your brand new hunting license and a gun, you are ready to go hunting right? Well not quite, you may want to look into the many types of deer stands available. A deer blind or deer tree stand are not only more comfortable than sitting on a log they also give you the added benefit of cover. This cover could mean the difference between venison on the table tonight and going home empty handed. Below you will find everything from the executive deer bind to the basic climbing tree stand and the benefits of each one.

Know that the area of the country you will be hunting will play a large role in choosing your deer stand. For instance, if you are hunting in southern Texas, you won’t need the added protection of a full deer blind. However if you are braving the cold Wisconsin winter a deer blind with amenities such as heat may be very welcome.

Tree ladder stands are one of the basic types of tree stand. These stands are generally built with steel and require you to affix them to the tree for deer season. They are not portable but can be easily removed for safekeeping after the season is over. The designs are diverse and include one or two man varieties, padded seats, safety bar, safety harness, and rifle rests. A good tree ladder stand should be made of material that blends into its surroundings, a non-glare metal finish with colors natural to the area are best. Tree ladder stands have the advantage over tower stands in that they are out of the line of sight of the deer and attached to a tree that has been in their habitat all along. These types of stands are easily found where deer hunting in the woods is popular.

Climbing stands are just what they sound like a deer stand that you can climb your chosen tree with. With a climbing tree stand, you have to option of more portability. These are great for the avid deer hunter who may be hunting in several different locations this season. Most are made of lightweight steel and come formatted to carry backpack style. As with any stand, these should also blend well with the surroundings. These also have different amenities available there are bare bones types with just a seat and small bar for your feet up to tree stands have a larger platform that you can stand up on. For safety, this type of tree stand should have a safety harness.

If you will be hunting more open areas this season, there are freestanding deer hunting stands. A popular version is the tripod tree stand, these are great for field hunting where you want to be up above the sight and hopefully, smell of the deer. They are also convenient for hunting scrub areas where there are trees but they are too small to support a traditional tree stand. The tripod will be adjustable ranging in height from 12- 16 feet in the air, that way you can get the perfect altitude for the area you are hunting. These look like a huge camera tripod with a swivel seat at the top! The seat will set upon a solid metal platform giving you plenty of room to get the perfect shot, as well as giving you the option to stand and stretch. For safety, there will be a 360-degree bar that doubles as a rifle rest. For added protection and camouflage, you can purchase toppers and skirts.

This brings us to the final category of deer hunting stands, the deer blind. These can be built on a tower or be ground blinds the choice is yours. For comfort, these are the crème de le crème of deer hunting stands.

Ground blinds were created to give hunters a concealed place to hunt from that affords more protection from the elements than traditional deer stands do. There are all shapes and sizes and all manner of composition. The sky is the limit on these beauties; the more you can spend the more comfortable your ground blind will be.

The majority of hunters opt for functionality over comfort, a good ground blind will be camouflaged to the area you are hunting. Assembled similar to tent construction these come with legs that are easily assembled and a tent like fabric that is constructed of 150-denier polyester and can stand up to six feet in the middle for more maneuverability. This material is weatherproof and has blackout on the inside so that your movements are not easily detected by game. Simple and to the point these great hunting blinds pack up just as quickly as they set up, 10 seconds or less.

If you are a bit like me a little older than you used to be or just plain not crazy about the cold there are executive deer blinds you can purchase. Now these do not come cheap but man do they come with benefits? Basically, any design you can imagine and best of all you can get one that is heated. While these are moveable, I would imagine that they are better set up in a more permanent location so that the deer become used to their presence. These are like tiny mobile homes flooring, walls, and carpet but specially designed for hunting, like windows that slide to accommodate your rifle. These are definitely the latest in comfort hunting and while some hunters scoff, you can see a real benefit especially for the very young or the more seasoned hunter who has seen enough cold winters but still likes to hunt whitetail. Yes, sir I think I will take two thank you very much!

All in all no matter where, when, or what you hunt there is a deer tree stand, climbing tree stand, tripod or ground blind for your hunting pleasure. This is a small list and by no means is it comprehensive. Ground blinds are used for deer; turkey or you name it and come in colors and camo blends to prove it. Want realtree camouflage? Do you think Cabela’s is the last name in hunting supplies? All this and more are out there waiting for you this deer season.

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