Permanent deer stand pics

[Realtree]

We are planning on putting up 2-3 permanent deer stands on our property for next deer season so I was hoping I could get some of you to post some pics of your perm deer stands that you have built for some ideas of which way to go with ours.

We have a couple spots that will work great for a tower type stand and a few other spots where we could do more of a perm ladder type stand or treehouse type stand between several trees.

Any pics shared would be greatly appreciated! 

[deadeye]

Scott, There are lots of plans for tower stands.  Building a tree stand is another issue. It's a bit of an art to find the location and construct a stand that will hold together.  I strongly suggest NOT using 4 stems of a basswood.  You will be reparing all the time. 

[HD]

Here's one I built.......

[dakids]

Top photo is my mothers 4 X 8 condo and the bottom on is my brother 4 x 4 penthouse.  The frames are similar in size and are made of 4x4 tube steel.  My mothers stand is 15 years old and the brothers is new this year.

[Outdoors Junkie]

Scott, There are lots of plans for tower stands.  Building a tree stand is another issue. It's a bit of an art to find the location and construct a stand that will hold together.  I strongly suggest NOT using 4 stems of a basswood.  You will be reparing all the time. 

We have found that building tree stands in pine or cedar last a lot longer then most others.

[high_roller21]

These are not anything too special, but easy ideas.

John

[HUNTER2]

Here is one I built.

[kenhuntin]

What ever happened to Deer hunting as an outdoor activity?

[Mayfly]

Heres mine.....

[Outdoors Junkie]

What ever happened to Deer hunting as an outdoor activity?

I built one of these type of stands for my grandpa after he had a stroke.  He was still able to hunt with us..  I enjoy being in the outdoors myself, but I think these types of stands offer a couple more years at deer camp for our more "experienced" members.  We are talking about building one for grandma (she is almost 80).

[HUNTER2]

I built a nother one like that this year. I figure why hunt in the rain or snow or cold when you don't have to. I sit in ladder stands when bow hunting. Definately not as comfortable.