Generally I like to be 20-25 feet up. Just for the simple fact that I love the view and feel that I can see more of the surrounding areas. I'm not scared of height and honestly would go higher if the tree allows it.
But again there is always the exception like John Eberhart that are skyscraper into his 70s....
Anyway, I'm trying a new setup that might be more efficient but limit my height to 17ft max for now. I can extend this without much fuss, just wondering if I need to.
I understand that having a back cover is very important, that you want something to break your outline. The tree and location should dictate how high you go.
I feel that a lot of the more seasoned members have advocated that you only need to be 15ft up, some are even only going 10ft. I just wanted to know how did you reach that thought process? What changed your thinking as you evolved as a hunter that you don't think going higher offered any real benefits. Some are simply staying on the ground too.
Since deciding to use a trad bow, I'm open to changing my habits or method to adjust how I hunt. Not quiet ready to stay on the ground yet because I love being in the tree. But I am considering not going so high as I have been for using a compound bow.
What say you?
But again there is always the exception like John Eberhart that are skyscraper into his 70s....
Anyway, I'm trying a new setup that might be more efficient but limit my height to 17ft max for now. I can extend this without much fuss, just wondering if I need to.
I understand that having a back cover is very important, that you want something to break your outline. The tree and location should dictate how high you go.
I feel that a lot of the more seasoned members have advocated that you only need to be 15ft up, some are even only going 10ft. I just wanted to know how did you reach that thought process? What changed your thinking as you evolved as a hunter that you don't think going higher offered any real benefits. Some are simply staying on the ground too.
Since deciding to use a trad bow, I'm open to changing my habits or method to adjust how I hunt. Not quiet ready to stay on the ground yet because I love being in the tree. But I am considering not going so high as I have been for using a compound bow.
What say you?