About This Quiz
Tree stands are used to give deer hunters improved visibility for making a kill. Safety should be the first concern for hunters who use deer stands, as heights and guns are a dangerous mix. Take this quiz to learn about how to set up a tree stand.The main purpose is to maximize the hunter's field of vision.
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A low height is 12 feet (4 meters) off the ground.
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Some hunters go as high as 35 feet.
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A fixed stand is attached to a tree with ropes, chains or straps.
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The ladder stand is the easiest to climb into and get down from.
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A tower stand is a freestanding structure and a good choice for terrain without many trees.
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Check for any restrictions on tree stands in the area you will be hunting.
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Deer scat is an indication that deer are in an area.
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Dead limbs and other decay are indicators that a tree is not strong.
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Trees with semi-rough bark work well for tree stands.
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For best results, face toward the deer signs.
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Setting up the tree stand in advance can give the deer a chance to acclimate to the new structure.
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Rifle hunters and bow hunters use tree stands.
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Use a safety harness.
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Climbing sticks attach to the tree trunk.
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Install tree steps to get a foothold.
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Some tree steps are screwed into the tree and others are attached by straps.
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Signs of deer feeding include short clipped plants.
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To reach higher heights you will need climbing gear.
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Do not use a random tree stand, since the quality of construction and stand maintenance is unknown.
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