Climbing tree stands are the name of the game for many deer hunters, and the best climber can help increase success. They allow you to set up on any suitable tree, in a matter of minutes. No matter ...

Early in my bowhunting career, I set up a ladder stand on top of a ridge that had oaks and plenty of deer sign. On opening morning, I watched a deer parade go down a trail that was 20 yards out of ...

I’ve been a fan of ladder stands since my first time in a hardwood tree some 15 years ago. Though the ladder was narrow, it didn’t pop, creak, or move and the steps were perfectly spaced. Up I went ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Like most folks here in Georgia, I do most of my deer hunting on ...

I just reviewed the injury statistics from the 2020 deer season as they relate to hunting from elevated stands. Surveys suggest the greater majority of both gun and bowhunters use a stand of one kind ...

Thirty-some years ago, I was exploring a new stretch of woods on land I had never hunted when I came across an old tree stand someone else had built. It looked very solid, and so I decided I’d climb ...

Climbing tree stands allow you to get mobile and hunt tucked-away spots that are too far from the trail for a ladder stand to be a feasible option. They also allow you to adjust your setup during a ...