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Expected Time to Setup

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JeffSki

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How long should I expect to take between the time I get to the tree and when I unhook the linemans belt to start hunting? My goal for this offseason is efficiency and organization in the process.
 
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Think of it more about silence, efficiency, and safety. You can always get there earlier to give yourself more time, so don't EVER rush. My current time is an average of 15 minutes, after I pick a tree, including prep to climb/climb/setup. I will say that I have practiced a LOT...
 
bowhunthard88 said:
Think of it more about silence, efficiency, and safety. You can always get there earlier to give yourself more time, so don't EVER rush. My current time is an average of 15 minutes, after I pick a tree, including prep to climb/climb/setup. I will say that I have practiced a LOT...
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Thanks! I did one practice climb and then took the new setup hunting. By the time I figured everything out, I was closer to an hour. The good thing is I have about 9 months to practice.
 
Despite all the practice I still couldn't get set up in under 30 minutes, but like @bowhunthard88 said, some things just aren't worth rushing. I am lucky to do my hunting on private, so I had a tree preset with screw-in steps that I could use if I was short on time. I could get up in that in less than 15 minutes. For me, setting those climbing sticks quietly and securely took the most time, it's just a lot to fiddle with.
 
A recent thread covering your exact question. There's a lot of good responses in here.

How long does it take you to set up?

I know this is not a race, and that safety comes first. But since I am a rookie this year, I would like to get some idea how long it takes you on average from the time you get to the tree until you are completely ready to go; that is bow in hanger and loaded, all gear where you want it, and...
saddlehunter.com
 
boyne bowhunter said:
A recent thread covering your exact question. There's a lot of good responses in here.

How long does it take you to set up?

I know this is not a race, and that safety comes first. But since I am a rookie this year, I would like to get some idea how long it takes you on average from the time you get to the tree until you are completely ready to go; that is bow in hanger and loaded, all gear where you want it, and...
saddlehunter.com
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Thanks! I'll head over there.
 
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Despite all the practice I still couldn't get set up in under 30 minutes, but like @bowhunthard88 said, some things just aren't worth rushing. I am lucky to do my hunting on private, so I had a tree preset with screw-in steps that I could use if I was short on time. I could get up in that in less than 15 minutes. For me, setting those climbing sticks quietly and securely took the most time, it's just a lot to fiddle with.
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That was a question that crossed my mind. For my own land buying some cheap sticks and having a couple preset locations. Would save me from
Buying more stands.
This will be my first year in the saddle. So I’m excited. My tethrd order should be here Wednesday. Then I just need some aiders.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
Think of it more about silence, efficiency, and safety. You can always get there earlier to give yourself more time, so don't EVER rush. My current time is an average of 15 minutes, after I pick a tree, including prep to climb/climb/setup. I will say that I have practiced a LOT...
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Superb advice.
A hunter should NEVER be in a rush when climbing or descending a tree. I'm sure not every single last accident I have ever been in or witnessed was being in a rush a contributing factor, but every last one I can remember it was.
Think about it. How many times when you screwed up doing something especially something labor intensive and time was a serious factor did you screw up at least partially if not mostly because you allowed yourself to become distracted and loose focus because you were in a big hurry and worked faster then your normal capabilities allow for.

Assumption and distraction are the mother and father of ALL screw ups.
 
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