Tie one end to the stand and attach the other to your harness.
Tips on where to hang a tree stand.
However that s a general rule and doesn t apply to every situation.
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.
Most bowhunters hang treestands 17 to 20 feet up the tree.
Drop the tag end through the loop and then pull the prusik knot through the loop.
The last spot you should consider hanging your early season tree stands is actually a combination of a good water source and heavy cover.
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.
Remember you want a direct route up that doesn t force one to lean to either side or backwards.
It is always good to have one or more back up stands just in case the wind changes.
Loosely attach the bottom section of climbing stick to the tree.
Find a piece of rope that is at least the same length as the height you want to hang your tree stand.
The less cover you find the higher you should hang your treestand within reason.
This is very important.
Stand in your tree stand facing the tree keeping an eye on the trails in front of you.
Now with one hand remove the life line from your belt and loop it around the tree.
Pick a direct route up the tree as well as where the stand will be set and its orientation before proceeding.
This will allow you to hide behind the tree above the deer while still giving you shot opportunities.
Consider hanging your stand on the backside of the tree that is along the trail you want to hunt.
Tie a rope to your tree stand.
Place the stand in an open area beneath the tree so that you can easily pull it up when you re ready to hang it.