Tree Stands vs Long Bow

[rnharris]

well that's why traditional bows are a challenge lol ,i hunt from tree stands only, i hunt out of a summit open shot stand that has no bar and it has really helped me out,but you still need to be able to shoot reverse cant as well as normal cant and also strait up and down unless you are shooting a 48" bow you will have to be aware of the limb tips yes it is a challenge practice practice practice! i shoot thousands of arrows and still because of a weird angle shot over the back of a really nice middle ga buck opening weekend it happens best of luck,Ralph

[straitera]

6'2" & 205# & hunt with a 70" Hill from a climbing stand. Anything other than the seat & platform get in the way. Make sure you're prepared w/safety harness especially if you remove parts. BTW, I always shoot standing up.

[Boone the Hunter]

tree saddle baby, i've benn hunting out of nothing else for the last 5 years, and the way there set up I never even come close to having any problems with my 64'' longbow, they take a little getting used to but i'll never hunt out of anything different.

[maineac]

Last year I started dropping the top piece of my summit so it all almost touching the bottom part of the stand.  I then just stood the whole time instead of trying to sit.  This year I have cut a piece of pine that crosses the bar of the top part and put the seat on that.  It gives me enough height when I am sitting to shoot from a seated position, tough I shoot a recurve so it is a bit shorter.

[James Wrenn]

I put the seat part low and have no trouble if standing.I can't shoot a under the feet shot with my 70" bows while sitting down however.I don't take those shots much anyway so it is no biggie because I can always stand up.

[hvyhitter]

Have been shooting a 66" longbow and a 62" recurve out of my summit climber for 10 yrs now with no problems. Bought the one without a front bar with bowhunting in mind and set it up for left side and frontal shots sitting or standing.

[TSP]

Stands with rails are a nice comfort but are a royal pain if you aren't used to canting your bow to shoot (or even if you are).  I have climbers with and without rails and would definately suggest the latter when using most any bow, short or long (my bows are 58" to 66").  Standing to shoot also helps since it allows more area coverage and most people are stronger in that position (helps maintain draw length and good form).  Whatever stand or length bow you use, be sure to practice shooting from it during the year!  Sounds obvious but that's really what's needed to learn how to get comfortable and confident with your gear.

[Davo]

All good info. I am looking at a 48 kodiak mag.  I also will be working on canting my bow a bit more. I always do practice drawing once I am set to see my limitations and try and work on how I will get my bow set.  I do think it will improve with experience.  It would also help to drop a ton of weight. Working on both of those.  It does add challenges having an extra 8-10 inches of bow to on each end.   Thanks for the help

[Three Arrows]

Longbows used to be no shorter than 62" and were used out of treestands.  It is important to practice out of one before going hunting with it.  First deer I shot out of a treestand was with a Dan Quillian bamboo longhunter 68" from 8 yards out.