Find a piece of rope that is at least the same length as the height you want to hang your tree stand.
Tips on where to hang a tree stand.
Most bowhunters hang treestands 17 to 20 feet up the tree.
While deer get a lot of their water needs from the vegetation they eat hotter than average early season temperatures will be sure to send deer to available water sources.
Tie one end to the stand and attach the other to your harness.
Stand in your tree stand facing the tree keeping an eye on the trails in front of you.
However that s a general rule and doesn t apply to every situation.
This will allow you to hide behind the tree above the deer while still giving you shot opportunities.
Drop the tag end through the loop and then pull the prusik knot through the loop.
It is always good to have one or more back up stands just in case the wind changes.
The less cover you find the higher you should hang your treestand within reason.
When you finally reach the point where you wish to hang your stand you ll be protected from falling by your safety rope and harness.
Now with one hand remove the life line from your belt and loop it around the tree.
Tie a rope to your tree stand.
When deciding on tree stand placement take lots of wind direction readings like using one of the many dusters on the market or a small feather and consider the prevailing wind.
Loosely attach the bottom section of climbing stick to the tree.
Pick a direct route up the tree as well as where the stand will be set and its orientation before proceeding.
Remember you want a direct route up that doesn t force one to lean to either side or backwards.
Consider hanging your stand on the backside of the tree that is along the trail you want to hunt.
This is very important.
Do not go higher than 25 feet.