Ladder stands are like the minivans of the deer woods. They’re functional and comfy; you just don’t want your buddies knowing you hunt from one. Personally, I’d rather bowhunt from a lock-on stand 20 ...

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 ...

Archery and rifle hunters alike should always wear a high quality full body harness and make sure it is properly attached to a safety line or life line when hunting from elevated tree stands. Rusty ...

Given the considerable attention tree saddles have garnered from both hunters and manufacturers, you might conclude that they represent the sole practical choice for elevated hunting today. However, ...

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 ...