new stands?

[stevejedlenski]

anybody get a new stand for this year? ive seen a few pics of some nice home made stands. any newly build ones for 2011? i havent even looked at the new ones for the year but will be replacing some in a couple years.

also if anyone has any pics of thier stand locations for this year its always cool to see what other views people will be staring at for hours on end too.

[brandbll]

anybody get a new stand for this year? ive seen a few pics of some nice home made stands. any newly build ones for 2011? i havent even looked at the new ones for the year but will be replacing some in a couple years.

also if anyone has any pics of thier stand locations for this year its always cool to see what other views people will be staring at for hours on end too.

I bought a new Guide Gear 16' ladder stand from Sportsman's Guide, cost me $80.  I as disappointed with the instructions though, you can barely read the damn thing!  From what i saw on the reviews though it looks like you can manage without them.

[Swany]

My brother and I planned out and built a shooting shack for my Dad this year. He broke his neck about 8 months ago and never regained much mobility or strength, so this was the best option for him to keep hunting.
It stands about 12 ft off the ground with a nicely sloped stair case leading up to it.

[deadeye]

Sorry to hear about your dad's accident.  Glad he will be able to continue hunting.  I'd like to see a picture of the final product on location.

[Swany]

Thanks deadeye. I am just happy he is still able to get behind the rifle and shoot. We have a real dandy roaming around out there and I hope he screws up and gives my Dad a shot!

My sister has some pics of us putting it up, I will see if I can get them from her in the next couple days and get them posted.

[Outdoors Junkie]

Thanks deadeye. I am just happy he is still able to get behind the rifle and shoot. We have a real dandy roaming around out there and I hope he screws up and gives my Dad a shot!

My sister has some pics of us putting it up, I will see if I can get them from her in the next couple days and get them posted.

I would love to see those picture too.  We did something similiar for my grandpa after he had a stroke back in the mid 90's.  We all enjoyed the few more years hunting with grandpa.

I hope that dandy walks out by your dad.  That would be a treat for your whole hunting party!  Way to go!   

[Swany]

It has been so slow today, I hopped out and snapped a picture if the finished product. So far my nephew is the only person to take a deer from it.
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[deadeye]

Looks great, got room for 4 and a card game.