How Do You Build A Deer Stand?
Building a deer stand can give a hunter a few advantages, including keeping human scent from the deer’s nose, increasing the visible hunting area and staying out of the prey’s sight. A deer stand can be built to make hunting more pleasant. Step 1 Check state and local laws on public land before building a stand. Most public areas allow for only temporary deer stands. If hunting on private property, be sure to get permission from the landowner before installing a permanent stand. Step 2 Find a site with deer activity. It won’t do any good to go deer hunting in an area where there are no deer. Step 3 Choose a tree. The tree should be sturdy and healthy. Look for a notch created when two strong limbs form a “V” shape. Step 4 Build the platform of the deer stand on the ground. About 7 feet in width is a manageable size. Use four 2 x 6-inch boards for the frame of the platform. Make the flooring base by nailing 2 x 4 boards to the frame every 2 feet. These floor joists will run along the fr
