Can deer see you in a treestand?

Place Your Treestand High

Getting up the tree higher usually lets you see further, makes it harder for the deer to see you, and most importantly, your scent isn't concentrated at their nose level. If I had to pick a height, I would have to say that most of my stands are around 20 feet high.

Can deer see you in a tree stand?

More often than not, a deer will smell you before seeing or hearing you when you're in the tree stand.

Do treestands spook deer?

You Leave Less Scent Behind

Checking trail-cameras, scouting for rubs and scrapes, hanging treestands, dumping out corn (if that's your forte) and any other task we might do in the field applies pressure. Even if you don't spook a deer firsthand, you're leaving scent behind that will spook deer once you leave.

How long does it take for deer to get used to a tree stand?

I think it depends on a few factors, but on average I would say 2 weeks. I have a few over food plots that deer seemed to be used to in a week, but most of those deer were younger deer.

Is it better to hunt from a blind or tree stand?

Treestand advantages and disadvantages

The obvious advantage over hunting from a ground blind is simply visibility from a higher vantage point. From an elevated position you will be able to see and shoot further. Deer are also less likely to look for a threat hanging up high up above them than at ground level.

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Can deer smell you in a blind?

No matter how hard you try to cover or hide human scent, a deer can still detect it. Seasoned hunters know to stage upwind of their quarry whenever possible to circumvent a whitetail's incredible nose. Spraying scent-eliminating sprays on new blinds, chairs and gear can help immensely.

Will deer notice a ground blind?

Unlike a hay bale blind, deer absolutely do notice them. In addition to tucking these blinds into the cover, it's important to add additional natural camouflage around them. “Make sure you're using the natural surroundings to help camouflage the blinds of your choice,” Rising said.

How early should you be in your deer stand?

Try to be in your stand and ready to go at least an hour before shooting light, which often means leaving the truck a solid 2 hours before shooting light. This gives you time to cool off from that extra-long hike, get your gear ready and let the woods settle back down before the sun peaks over the horizon.

How often should you hunt a stand?

Hunt a stand one time and, on average, bucks will avoid it for three days. Bucks also changed their behavior relative to food plot use in the stand area. At the onset of hunting season, bucks visited the food plots one of every three times the stand was hunted during legal shooting hours.

When should I get out of my deer stand?

The best option when deer are around you after shooting light or when you need to get out of your stand is to wait them out. Staying in your stand until they have moved on will keep them from realizing you are there and potentially blowing your hunting spot in the future.

Do deer avoid treestands?

Some recent research on whitetail movements suggests that bucks learn where your treestands are located and even more importantly, they tend to avoid those areas.

Is your hunt over if a deer blows?

Definitely not. Sometimes it will make other deer nervous, sometimes they don't even seem to care. But it can get annoying when you get the one doe that likes to just stand there and blow for like 10 minutes instead of just leaving.

How high should you be in a tree stand?

Often times 20 feet is the benchmark. This will get you up high enough to be out of direct line of sight for any deer in the area and is not so high that a hunter feels uncomfortable climbing to and getting into the stand safely.

How long can a deer smell where you walked?

In 6 hours your scent can dissipate to an unalarming amount. Also keep in mind ground scent on a windy day ground doesn't go up to the bucks nose it is off to the side. Same way with thermals, rising thermals bring the ground scent up to the bucks nose. If you are walking through tall grass forget it, your busted.

Where do you aim on a deer from the tree stand?

Aim to the side of the backbone (yellow dot). Your arrow will hit the liver, diaphragm, and possibly one lung for a quick kill. Patience will improve the quartering-toward shot angle, so you don't need to rush. The quartering deer will quickly become broadside as it passes your stand.

Why am I not seeing deer in my stand?

If you're not seeing deer, you might be reaching your treestand too late and leaving too early. Get settled at least a half-hour before you expect deer to move. That means arriving before first light in the morning, and at least an hour before dark in the late afternoon. For evening sits, plan to walk out in darkness.

Can you hunt a stand too much?

It's called stand burnout. It's a nasty thing. And it can happen to you if you aren't careful, even meticulous, when it comes to hunting your stand locations. Stand burnout happens when a given stand receives too much pressure.

Where do deer go when pressured?

Once they experience pressure, whitetails can be found where you can't go, where you don't want to go, or where you haven't thought of going. They'll be found in the most “pressure-free” spot in the area where they can still receive their other needs of food, water and cover.

What time of day are the biggest bucks killed?

Mid-Morning

Most of them are specifically between 9:00 and 10:00 in the morning to be exact. It's a proven time, and it could have a lot to do with the common perception among deer hunters that things slow down once early morning is through.

Is morning or evening better for deer hunting?

For the first several weeks of the season, the best time to hunt is the last two hours of the evening. Warm mornings and hot days cause deer to spend more time feeding at night, so by dawn they are bedded down and will be less active during the day. As the evening cools, they'll move around for food and water.

Should I wear black in a ground blind?

To take full advantage of a ground blind, bowhunters must blend into the blind as well as it blends into its surroundings. A blind's interior is dark, so leave your camouflage clothing at home, and wear a black jacket, hat, gloves and facemask instead.

How long does it take for a deer to get used to a ground blind?

Deer and other animals need time to get used to it, so set it up well before the season begins — three to six weeks should be ample time. BONUS PRO TIP — Before you can set up early, you'll need to do some research and scouting. You probably won't find a trophy buck in an open field or meadow.

What is a disadvantage of using a ground blind?

Disadvantages. Make human scent and movement at ground level easier for game to detect. Offer limited visibility and shooting lanes.