8 Important Tips for Both New and Seasoned Hunters
Today, we are going to talk about 8 tips for both new hunters and seasoned hunters to make sure benefit most while using treestands.
Get your hunting license
This is the prerequisite before hunting, you need to get a hunting license to hunt legally. The state hunting regulations are very specific about the hunt area, hunt time, and the hunting weapon you need to use.
Find the proper tree for your hunting stands
- The tree needs to be strong enough to hold the weight of you and the hunting stand.
- Branches should not grow too low, because you need enough space to attach the hunting tree stand to the trunk.
- Check if the tree is healthy or not. Don’t use the dead tree, is it unsafe to use?
Check the weather in your hunting area in advance
Before you go into the forest, you need to check the weather condition, if there’s heavy wind, heavy rain, lightning, or snow, we suggest you choose another day. Because the tree is at the high level of the forest, so if you work in bad weather, it is very dangerous.
If you have already started processing on the tree stand and the sky suddenly flashed with lightning and thunder, you need to find a secluded or low-lying spot to keep yourself safe. Always remember, personal safety takes precedence over everything else.
If you plan to spend a long time in the woods, you’ll also need to keep an eye on the evening weather and bring the necessary tool and equipment to protect against possible risks.
Don’t be impatient, stay stable
Securing the tree stands on the tree determines personal safety. So, please complete each step carefully and patiently. In most cases, most tree stand falls are due to operator error.
High-quality ratchet straps for tree stand
Setting up the tree stands on the tree to hold it firmly is very important, because it is about your safety. So, buying high quality tie downs can prevent treestands, stairs fall down from the tree.
High-quality tree stand ratchet straps are made of polyester webbing. As all of you know polyester webbing has a very little stretch which is much better than nylon webbing for the use of cargo securement. Also, the polyester tie-down webbing has the following features: heavy-duty, water proof. We also have a camouflage ratchet strap which is designed specifically for hunting or outdoor use.
Scouting
It is necessary to scout ahead of time to find the best path, the most suitable tree, and the best place to install the tree stand. This avoids having to take your hunting equipment a long way to find it when you’re ready to go hunting.
How to secure your tree stand
Inspect your ratchet tie downs
The final thing, also the most important thing is checking the quality of your tree stand tie down strap. No matter the tie downs, the tree stands, or other hunting equipment, they will be aging as time pass by, so taking an overall inspection is very necessary.
You may also be interested in when should I replace the tie down strap.
