Spending most of my time hunting on public land I have found that there are ample opportunities for problems to arise if you choose to hunt from a stationary tree stand. There is almost no aggravation like that of heading to the woods to find a stranger sitting in the tree stand you worked so hard to fasten to a tree in that perfect location in the woods (except maybe showing up to find the tree stand missing completely).
When hunting on public land you have to set your stand in a position suitable for the most common wind patterns for the area. However, if the weather decides to go awry this may mean the best option you have is to skip hunting for a few days until it settles back into its normal patterns again.
A stationary stand will leave you helpless when your hunting area is invaded by other hunters who couldn't care less if you get your deer or not.
When a stand is left in the woods, it is sure to attract other hunters who may use it and overpressure the area you are planning to hunt while you're not around.
The reason for placing a stand as early as possible and leaving it up as long as possible is so that the wildlife will adapt to its presence in their home. If the need arises to move your stand, the commotion involved in taking it down and placing it in another tree is sure to get the attention of the animals in that area making it necessary to stay out of there for a while in order to allow nature enough time to settle down.
Even with these issues many hunters will choose a stationary stand. If you choose to go this route remember to do a lot of scouting well off the beaten path in order to find that perfect spot and lessen the likelihood that other hunters will interfere with your hunting experience.
- Any day in the outdoors is a good day
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