By Dave Hurteau

So, the responses to my last post reveal first and most importantly that I was right and that only about 25 percent of you do the hang-and-hunt thing. So with this second video, which runs through the gear you need, I invite you to give the method a try*; it’s a handy thing to have in your bag of tricks even if you don’t need to pull it out very often.

What’s more, being able to hang a stand and get yourself ready to hunt in just a few minutes with only one trip up the tree is a good skill to possess, whether you plan to break down the stand afterward or not. To that point, you may notice that one of the last items I mention in this clip is a safety line, which may have you wondering, "Why put up a whole line (instead of a simple tether) for a one-stop hunt?"  

It’s because while I may go into a hunt planning to pull the stand immediately afterwards, I frequently change my mind. Maybe I saw lots of deer, didn’t get busted, and want to give the spot another try. This way, a full-blown safety line with a sliding prussic knot, which isn’t much harder to install than a simple tether, is waiting for me at the bottom of the tree when I come back.

In any case, stay tuned. About 70 percent of you who don’t currently hang-and-hunt said you would if you could hang a lock-on stand in seven minutes. And, having now teased this thing nearly to death, I will finally show you how tomorrow.

*At your own risk, of course; I can only be responsible for the stupid things that I do

Comments (5)

from mwmrtn wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Hey Dave , how many and what type of climbing sticks r u using? How high can you get with those sticks? I use screw in steps and for more permanent stands I use those climbing sticks that attach together, they work well but are a cumbersome/heavy to carry along w/ rest of your stuff.I never timed myself ,I figured 15/20min, 2 trips up the tree/trimming if necessary.

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from Dave Hurteau wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

mwmrtn,
Those are Lone Wolf sticks. There are other goods ones, too. I find that 3 sticks and a couple tree steps will get me an honest 17 or 18 feet. If I think I'll need to go higher, I'll put in a couple more steps or bring a fourth stick.

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from Steve in Virginia wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Very interesting. I assume one added challenge to this method is trying to hang the stand in the dark (for an early morning hunt), which like a climbing stand is probably doable with sufficient practice. I've used my Lone Wolf climber for two seasons now and love it, but this has me interested.

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from mwmrtn wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Thanks Dave ! Thats about how high I go give or take the the tree and location. I figured those sticks would slide down the tree until they bite/grabhold, would be my concern and the diameter of the tree you are attaching too. Look forward to your next post/video!

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from dleurquin wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Useful information. Thanks.

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from mwmrtn wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Hey Dave , how many and what type of climbing sticks r u using? How high can you get with those sticks? I use screw in steps and for more permanent stands I use those climbing sticks that attach together, they work well but are a cumbersome/heavy to carry along w/ rest of your stuff.I never timed myself ,I figured 15/20min, 2 trips up the tree/trimming if necessary.

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from Dave Hurteau wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

mwmrtn,
Those are Lone Wolf sticks. There are other goods ones, too. I find that 3 sticks and a couple tree steps will get me an honest 17 or 18 feet. If I think I'll need to go higher, I'll put in a couple more steps or bring a fourth stick.

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from Steve in Virginia wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Very interesting. I assume one added challenge to this method is trying to hang the stand in the dark (for an early morning hunt), which like a climbing stand is probably doable with sufficient practice. I've used my Lone Wolf climber for two seasons now and love it, but this has me interested.

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from mwmrtn wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Thanks Dave ! Thats about how high I go give or take the the tree and location. I figured those sticks would slide down the tree until they bite/grabhold, would be my concern and the diameter of the tree you are attaching too. Look forward to your next post/video!

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from dleurquin wrote 1 year 6 weeks ago

Useful information. Thanks.

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