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Conference vmsnet::hunting$note:hunting

Title:	The Hunting Notesfile
Notice:	Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270
Moderator:	SALEM::PAPPALARDO

Created:	Wed Sep 02 1987
Last Modified:	Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1561
Total number of notes:	17784

54.0. "Tree Stands......Help" by NISYSE::ALLORE () Mon Oct 12 1987 13:31

                I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a sim-
    ple method of building a tree stand. Without a hammer and nails.
    The area I'm hunting this year does not allow the driving of nails
    into trees. I realize that I could tie the foot rest and seat with
    rope. But, what about getting up the tree? I was told I could use
    rope and blocks of wood. But, how? I'm sure I could figure it out.
    But maybe one of you kind hunters out there knows of a fast and
    easy meyhod that I could use. Just to eliminate the guess work. I
    sure would appreciate it. Why, maybe I'll even throw in a venison
    steak for the suggestion. As long as it works, that is! Thanks in
    advance. 
    
           Bob

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
54.1	Use a portable stand	NOD::STORM		`Mon Oct 12 1987 13:59`	12
	I'd suggest one of the portable models. I use one and like it. Not only can you use them where you are not allowed to nail into trees, but it's easy to move to different stands as conditions require. The one I have I ordered as a kit from Cabela's. It's a plywood base with a metal band that wraps around the tree. I then attacted a small folding seat so I could sit comfortably. Happy hunting, Mark
54.2	Homemade tree climbers	VICKI::DODIER		`Tue Oct 13 1987 11:03`	17
	The climbing blocks can be made easily with pieces of 2x4 and some rope. You drill a hole through the side of the block and thread the rope though. Parachute cord works well and is $3 per 100 feet at the Army/Navy store in Raymond, N.H.. I've never built them but I've seen and used them. The piece of cord is about 8-10' long. You run the cord through the middle of the block, wrap the cord around the tree a few times and tie it. You may want to run the cord back through the hole (if possible) as your wrapping it around the tree. The 2x4 pieces were about 6" long and painted tree bark color to blend in. See below for rough drawing. ----- Block cord ---- cord -----------------------\| \|--------------------------- \|____\| RAYJ
54.3	Tree stands work	BPOV09::LEAHY		`Tue Oct 13 1987 12:03`	9
	If you hunt various areas I would suggest going with the portable self climbing stands, usually between $60-100 depending where you buy it and the type you buy. Things to consider is the weight of the stand and how far you are going to lug it and how much noise you make in settting it up and taking down. The most important thing to remember to buy is the SAFETY HARNESS, the first step could be a killer. Jack
54.4	Problem Solved	NISYSG::ALLORE		`Tue Oct 13 1987 12:35`	4
	Thanks for all the replies. Spoke to another hunter about them (via mail). He's gonna help me out. Thanks again! Bob
54.5		ARMORY::CHARBONND	Never tell me the odds.	`Tue Oct 13 1987 14:36`	3
	Is the ban on nails because of logging in the area ? If so, you can use screw-in steps, as these are removed when you leave. Or you can use a rope ladder.