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<blockquote data-quote="Left Hand Dave" data-source="post: 3009141" data-attributes="member: 94260"><p>I have taken elk from climbing tree stands and ladder stands. Ladder stands are much easier and much safer to get in and out of. That being said they are much heavier and harder to get in to where you are hunting so accessibility is a factor. If you use a cheap ladder stand (theft concern) get a seat cushion and don't forget it or after 12-14 hours you will have one mother of a case of waffle butt, don't ask me how I know that. If you leave the cushion on the stand bears like to eat them too. With a ladder stand you don't need as big a tree either because a lot of the weight is supported by the ladder legs. You also don't need all 3 sections if you have good cover around you. Elk don't seem to look up as much or be as concerned about something up in a tree. That's not saying you can't get picked off but I have gotten away with some things that a whitetail would have come unglued over. You still need to pick the right time to draw but your using an X-bow so that is not as critical.</p><p>You also want to check regs to see about tagging the stand with contact info, time span the stand can be left up and if there any restrictions on type of stand due to tree damage.</p><p>The climber is more mobile and gives you more options but lighter and easier to pack gets more expensive and if you leave it overnight people or bears can be a problem.</p><p>When we have used stands we are normally at waterholes and you have a chance at elk and bears. Also if you can staying all day is good. I have taken elk and bear in the middle of a hot day when they came for a drink.</p><p>Sometimes people frown on stand hunting wanting to, Run and gun" alot of them find out they are better at, "Gunning" then, "Running".</p><p>Most important, use a safety harness and use the method that works best for you and your condition. Remember your supposed to be having fun regardless if you get something or not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Left Hand Dave, post: 3009141, member: 94260"] I have taken elk from climbing tree stands and ladder stands. Ladder stands are much easier and much safer to get in and out of. That being said they are much heavier and harder to get in to where you are hunting so accessibility is a factor. If you use a cheap ladder stand (theft concern) get a seat cushion and don’t forget it or after 12-14 hours you will have one mother of a case of waffle butt, don’t ask me how I know that. If you leave the cushion on the stand bears like to eat them too. With a ladder stand you don’t need as big a tree either because a lot of the weight is supported by the ladder legs. You also don’t need all 3 sections if you have good cover around you. Elk don’t seem to look up as much or be as concerned about something up in a tree. That’s not saying you can’t get picked off but I have gotten away with some things that a whitetail would have come unglued over. You still need to pick the right time to draw but your using an X-bow so that is not as critical. You also want to check regs to see about tagging the stand with contact info, time span the stand can be left up and if there any restrictions on type of stand due to tree damage. The climber is more mobile and gives you more options but lighter and easier to pack gets more expensive and if you leave it overnight people or bears can be a problem. When we have used stands we are normally at waterholes and you have a chance at elk and bears. Also if you can staying all day is good. I have taken elk and bear in the middle of a hot day when they came for a drink. Sometimes people frown on stand hunting wanting to, Run and gun” alot of them find out they are better at, “Gunning” then, “Running”. Most important, use a safety harness and use the method that works best for you and your condition. Remember your supposed to be having fun regardless if you get something or not. [/QUOTE]
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