Using a stand for scouting

[may21581]

Was wondering how many of you are using stands for summer scouting? I know most like the spotting scopes or binos but am exploring more options. Just throwing it out there.

[Tennhunter3]

Saddle is best for scouting for sure lighter to carry yet you can still see your areas from hunting height and see what trees need to accidentally be broken by your hands I mean last weeks windstorm.

Even if you hunt with a stand scout with a saddle.

[Bonecrusher101]

I lugged an old climber and connecting climbing sticks to make a permanent stand in public land spot about 5 years ago. Climbed up it for an afternoon hunt the first week of bow season. As soon as I reached the platform I immediately got stung in my palm, right through my thin bow hunting gloves! Almost fell from the top of the stand climbed down extremely fast one handed, it felt like I got electrocuted!

I never saw a nest and never could even identify what stung me, but I'd guess a wasp or a hornet. I haven't been back. I've convinced myself that the wasps have run all the deer away from that area and it's no longer worth hunting!

[Dmking33]

I like the thought for the fact you can practice your set up/tear down with your mobile set up & be elevated in a spot to scan the whole area you are watching that you might not be able to from the ground. But I personally would still set up at a good distance away from where I plan on watching and still would be using the binos..

[Lockdown]

I observe here and there with my LW, camera arm and spotting scope. Works really well! Having the scope on a camera arm is more convenient than a tripod IMHO.

[NH Teufelhund]

I bought the new helium’s which I really like, and I modified them by cutting them down to 20 inches and removed one step, so I’m going to get used to using those with a CAYG aider and use the top stick as a platform with my saddle for some observation Sits. I figure it’s a good way to practice the aider and get comfy in the saddle while also scouting.

[stash59]

Do what ever it takes to learn/gain intel. When I was younger I spent alot of time sitting in trees, minus a stand, overlooking fields or other areas to catch summer deer movements. But stayed away from actual areas/trees I would hunt out of come fall. I've sat permanent rifle stands that the landowners had set up on private ground. Or climbed in or on farm equipment. Even a silo a time or two.

Sure people will look at you strange heading into a piece of public. Stand and sticks on your back during July and August. But if it gains you intel and confidence. So be it!!! Remember thinking out of the box is encouraged around here!!!

[Lockdown]

Do what ever it takes to learn/gain intel. When I was younger I spent alot of time sitting in trees, minus a stand, overlooking fields or other areas to catch summer deer movements. But stayed away from actual areas/trees I would hunt out of come fall. I've sat permanent rifle stands that the landowners had set up on private ground. Or climbed in or on farm equipment. Even a silo a time or two.

Sure people will look at you strange heading into a piece of public. Stand and sticks on your back during July and August. But if it gains you intel and confidence. So be it!!! Remember thinking out of the box is encouraged around here!!!

x2

One of my observation trees is in a farm yard. It’s feet from mowed grass and probably 40 yards from their garage

“I’m trying to learn deer behavior on the public land over here. Would you care if I observed from that tree in your yard?” Man I felt stupid asking, but it’s a pretty good vantage point. I’ll never forget when the wife gave me permission and the husband came home later. He looked up in the tree at me like “What the...” and just walked inside

[may21581]

Do what ever it takes to learn/gain intel. When I was younger I spent alot of time sitting in trees, minus a stand, overlooking fields or other areas to catch summer deer movements. But stayed away from actual areas/trees I would hunt out of come fall. I've sat permanent rifle stands that the landowners had set up on private ground. Or climbed in or on farm equipment. Even a silo a time or two.

Sure people will look at you strange heading into a piece of public. Stand and sticks on your back during July and August. But if it gains you intel and confidence. So be it!!! Remember thinking out of the box is encouraged around here!!!

x2

One of my observation trees is in a farm yard. It’s feet from mowed grass and probably 40 yards from their garage

“I’m trying to learn deer behavior on the public land over here. Would you care if I observed from that tree in your yard?” Man I felt stupid asking, but it’s a pretty good vantage point. I’ll never forget when the wife gave me permission and the husband came home later. He looked up in the tree at me like “What the...” and just walked inside

That's pretty funny!

[Trout]

Do what ever it takes to learn/gain intel. When I was younger I spent alot of time sitting in trees, minus a stand, overlooking fields or other areas to catch summer deer movements. But stayed away from actual areas/trees I would hunt out of come fall. I've sat permanent rifle stands that the landowners had set up on private ground. Or climbed in or on farm equipment. Even a silo a time or two.

Sure people will look at you strange heading into a piece of public. Stand and sticks on your back during July and August. But if it gains you intel and confidence. So be it!!! Remember thinking out of the box is encouraged around here!!!

x2

One of my observation trees is in a farm yard. It’s feet from mowed grass and probably 40 yards from their garage

“I’m trying to learn deer behavior on the public land over here. Would you care if I observed from that tree in your yard?” Man I felt stupid asking, but it’s a pretty good vantage point. I’ll never forget when the wife gave me permission and the husband came home later. He looked up in the tree at me like “What the...” and just walked inside

that's hilarious

[Jamielukas]

Do what ever it takes to learn/gain intel. When I was younger I spent alot of time sitting in trees, minus a stand, overlooking fields or other areas to catch summer deer movements. But stayed away from actual areas/trees I would hunt out of come fall. I've sat permanent rifle stands that the landowners had set up on private ground. Or climbed in or on farm equipment. Even a silo a time or two.

Sure people will look at you strange heading into a piece of public. Stand and sticks on your back during July and August. But if it gains you intel and confidence. So be it!!! Remember thinking out of the box is encouraged around here!!!

x2

One of my observation trees is in a farm yard. It’s feet from mowed grass and probably 40 yards from their garage

“I’m trying to learn deer behavior on the public land over here. Would you care if I observed from that tree in your yard?” Man I felt stupid asking, but it’s a pretty good vantage point. I’ll never forget when the wife gave me permission and the husband came home later. He looked up in the tree at me like “What the...” and just walked inside

That's pretty funny!

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