If you bowhunt the higher you go the smaller the vital area of a deer becomes.
Tree stand height deer.
Depending on whether i m shooting up or down a slope affects my stand height.
In these cases my stand may be 50 feet above the ground but resulting shots only slightly downhill at 20 to 30 yards.
But there are downsides to extreme heights too which we ll get to.
An old man has no business going up 20 feet into a hunting stand that is clinging to a tree by a nylon strap.
This clear benefit leads some hunters to hang stands 25 feet or higher.
It seems like deer hunters are climbing to new heights.
Keep in mind the effective range of your weapon.
Hunt perfect deer not perfect trees.
In some cases i ve hung stands 30 feet high to get myself sufficiently high to be above deer walking nearby on a ridge top or food plot.
For instance one of my favorite setups is a stand high in a downhill tree allowing me to shoot into a hillside holding a trail or ridge point deer frequent wind blowing into empty space behind my position.
First you need to consider how tree stand height can help you stay out of sight of approaching deer.
The ideal tree for hanging treestands is about 18 inches in diameter.
This size ensures the tree is sturdy enough to support your weight and wide enough to cover the width of your shoulders.
The higher you are in the tree the more likely you are to be out of a deer s normal line of sight.
Maybe this is the reason i left behind climbing and lock on stands years ago to the youngster hunters.
At the proving grounds topography can definitely affect stand placement.
When standing on your platform with your back pressed against the tree you minimize your outline as deer approach.