Originally posted by toby:
I'm currently using a 66" longbow and am having trouble in tree stands. What length do you tree stand hunters have good luck with?
toby, when i first started i was in the same scenario/predicament. I was hunting with a 66" longbow from a climbing stand that had the bar around the top and my first deer I saw in the stand, I didn't even get a shot at him due to my bow not having clearance. Some tips i would give you.
1. have the top of the stand lower than usual. I have mine where my knees were about 90*.
2. learn to shoot your bow on a slight cant(angle).
3. don't climb as high as you used to with a compound.
4. be sure you check the limbs ABOVE you, that is what got me.
the best advice I can give you is to practice with it. I know that it is frustrating learning, but it can be done.
I now have a 60" recurve that i primarily hunt with and it is a lot more convenient than the 66" longbow.