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Post by Tooln on Sept 12, 2018 16:41:26 GMT -6
Since the wife has a new hut her old ladder was in need of a spot to set it up. I had an idea where a good spot would be so I checked it out and set it up today.  |
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Post by sd51555 on Sept 12, 2018 21:27:49 GMT -6
Who keeps a ladder stand for 61 years?
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Post by Tooln on Sept 13, 2018 0:45:03 GMT -6
Who keeps a ladder stand for 61 years? A tight bastard. |
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Post by Tooln on Sept 18, 2018 16:11:47 GMT -6
I made a mock scrape near the new stand today. Got a cam on it so I'll see what happens  |
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Post by Foggy on Sept 20, 2018 20:17:59 GMT -6
Nobody will sit outside anymore at my place......when there is a heated box blind available. We are getting soft. Sad.
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Post by Tooln on Sept 20, 2018 20:45:27 GMT -6
Nobody will sit outside anymore at my place......when there is a heated box blind available. We are getting soft. Sad. Yea my shadow hunter is my go to sit. But it's nice to have options. |
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Post by Freeborn on Sept 21, 2018 3:34:04 GMT -6
Since the wife has a new hut her old ladder was in need of a spot to set it up. I had an idea where a good spot would be so I checked it out and set it up today. How are you getting the stand up? I put up a 21' unit this past weekend and it was a real bear getting it setup. Damn things are so awkward. Did you tip yours up or use something to lift it? |
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Post by Tooln on Sept 21, 2018 3:51:41 GMT -6
Since the wife has a new hut her old ladder was in need of a spot to set it up. I had an idea where a good spot would be so I checked it out and set it up today. How are you getting the stand up? I put up a 21' unit this past weekend and it was a real bear getting it setup. Damn things are so awkward. Did you tip yours up or use something to lift it? Muscled it up. Had it all together on the ground. Put the base up against the tree. Picked up the sitting area, lifted over my head and walked the rungs. Once it was up I lifted it up and puled the base away from the tree. I had a rope tied to the top so once it was up i had a rope hanging down. Tied that up to another tree to pull it against the one I set it up against. This made it more stable so I could climb up and strap it secure. I also raised my shadow hunter up 21' myself. I didn't have the tractor yet so it was me and the 4 wheeler. This spring the wife's hut went up 12' but I had the tractor for that one. All would have been better with a helper but I don't have one and my neighbors are all Amish and I won't never ever ever ask them for a favor. |
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Post by wiscwhip on Sept 21, 2018 6:30:53 GMT -6
How are you getting the stand up? I put up a 21' unit this past weekend and it was a real bear getting it setup. Damn things are so awkward. Did you tip yours up or use something to lift it? Muscled it up. Had it all together on the ground. Put the base up against the tree. Picked up the sitting area, lifted over my head and walked the rungs. Once it was up I lifted it up and puled the base away from the tree. I had a rope tied to the top so once it was up i had a rope hanging down. Tied that up to another tree to pull it against the one I set it up against. This made it more stable so I could climb up and strap it secure. I also raised my shadow hunter up 21' myself. I didn't have the tractor yet so it was me and the 4 wheeler. This spring the wife's hut went up 12' but I had the tractor for that one. All would have been better with a helper but I don't have one and my neighbors are all Amish and I won't never ever ever ask them for a favor. Looks good Mike, but damnit be careful out there by yourself! That fucker comes down on your head and your toast. |
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Post by badbrad on Sept 21, 2018 6:33:21 GMT -6
Is this a gun only stand or bow and gun?
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Post by Tooln on Sept 21, 2018 11:24:35 GMT -6
Is this a gun only stand or bow and gun? I do not gun hunt my property. It is left as a sanctuary so the deer have somewhere to hide from the orange Amish army. |
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Post by badbrad on Sept 21, 2018 11:26:15 GMT -6
Is this a gun only stand or bow and gun? I do not gun hunt my property. It is left as a sanctuary so the deer have somewhere to hide from the orange Amish army. Do you have enough cover in that tree to bow hunt it effectively? Looks like it's pretty in the open and you'd stick out like a sore thumb |
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Post by Tooln on Sept 21, 2018 11:28:43 GMT -6
I do not gun hunt my property. It is left as a sanctuary so the deer have somewhere to hide from the orange Amish army. Do you have enough cover in that tree to bow hunt it effectively? Looks like it's pretty in the open and you'd stick out like a sore thumb I'll be like a ninja up in that stand. |
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Post by wiscwhip on Sept 21, 2018 12:30:40 GMT -6
Tooln =  |
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