HOW TO HANG TREESTANDS! Mobile Hunting Setup

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Tips and tricks for hanging a mobile tree stand FAST!
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@clemon1234 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Question out of curiosity...other than not having to really cut limbs and having more tree options, is there other reasons you prefer the sticks/hang on stand versus a climbing stand?

@TheHuntingPublic 4 жыл бұрын

clemon1234 versatility. We can get in more trees with a stand or saddle vs. a climber. For example, last week we were hunting a pin oak thicket near a marsh. Each pin oak has tons of limbs coming off the tree but some work great for hunting out of. Climbing stand would never work in that situation, only a hang on stand or saddle

@clemon1234 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHuntingPublic appreciate the reply. I'm seeing the advantages more and more with each new video. Planned on getting a new climber for next season but now considering sticks & a lock on just to maximize my options. Looking forward to more quality THP content!!!

@tapeboysoutdoors2494 3 жыл бұрын

I think they are easier than climbers.

@williegeorge905 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHuntingPublic what kind of shoulder straps are you using to carry your hang on?

@thomasshelquist7826 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHuntingPublic àaà

@sondon7103 11 ай бұрын

New to the climber world and put it to use this hunting season. kzfaq.infoUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs I felt safe while climbing up and down a tree. It did take some time getting used to climbing and descending the tree. Once I figured it out I was comfortable going in climbing a tree knowing I was going to be up a tree quickly and most importantly quite not scaring every deer out of my area. I am 6’2” and 240 lbs, fit and comfort were great. I bow hunt and found no issues hunting from it. It is a little bulky to carry in and out of the woods vs some of the smaller open front climbers but I thought it was worth the bulk/weight due to ease of climbing (using the rail to sit on) and comfort for long sits.

@jesus636 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show this! I have 4 permanent stands I've used for 10 years simply because i've never seen how easy a climber stand can be. the lineman belt is a great piece of advice!

@sergiomuniz9242 3 жыл бұрын

Aron does a great job to make sure the inexperienced hunters see every step, if possible, when using equipment or explaining a process. I will assume he has that on his mind constantly. Thank you.

@steveplantz7199 5 жыл бұрын

I love that you guys put these videos out there to remind guys always SAFETY FIRST, Thank you! I like to use a second lineman belt on the way up if I have to go around branches before I get to the spot where I will hang the stand. I also use a Ropeman 2 Asecender on my main lineman belt much easier to adjust then the prusik knot, I do use a prusik knot on the second lineman belt. Most of our stands are on private land and stay up for the season so I have one harness for hanging stands and one for hunting, on the stands we leave up for the season we also use a life line.

@underdogoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew what I lineman belt was when I first started hanging stands around 1980. Surprised we all survived, no safety straps, nothing (I'm sure they existed, not everyone knew to use them). Equipment, safety, & information improved ten fold. Now we have KZfaq & can share knowledge & help each other! Makes it even more fun. Thank's for another great video guys, looking forward to the next one.

@chuckclark7444 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy thinking back. Home made climbers, NO safety harness, No one really knew exactly where I was. My first safety belt was a rope. Apperantly I had a guardian Angel! I guess I was young and stupid but those were the times.

@underdogoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckclark7444 Exactly! I remember going in & picking tree's in the dark, screwing in steps with no lineman belt, lol. Definitely crazy, but we somehow survived.

@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258 5 жыл бұрын

I love it when setting up in a new spot you get up the tree and there’s no shooting lanes of openings! I now shine my light around real good to make sure!

@dankrzmarzick5705 5 жыл бұрын

For years I did the one arm method as well. Your 100% correct. Loading your weight on that rope is far less abuse on your upper body. Nicely done.

@mglangley56 11 ай бұрын

Aaron you’re spot on about the younger and dumber statement. Did the same thing years ago. Thank you for this video. It’s where my son learned to hang his stand safely. 🦌

@joshbingham7144 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys really enjoy watching the show check almost daily for new videos. I heard Aaron say in a previous video you guys had some more hunting videos that hadn’t been posted yet, would really like to watch those. Keep up the good work. Nice to see a normal group of guys hunting with out all the Sponsorships and nonsense.

@thisiswhatyoutubedoes7505 3 жыл бұрын

😳 I'm just staring at the top button when he set the stand. Always double check before stepping in.

@jhowwad10 5 жыл бұрын

Y'all should do more videos like this. The tips and tricks are nice to know for someone like me that is fairly new to hunting

@bluegill2030 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video! I’ll be hunting from a tree stand for the first time next year and trying to get all the information I can this cleared up a lot of questions I had, thanks

@airgunnerlee4202 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Simple. Clear & to the point. I will be on my first treestand hunt this season. Hopefully I can follow these instructions step by step and be safe. Thanks again. Good luck this year on your hunt

@jimboice1453 5 жыл бұрын

I notice that the beast sticks are double sided steps so you can stand with both feet level. That is huge also when putting stands up! I won't use sticks anymore that do not have steps on both sides. Another great video guys! Can't wait to see the 2019 deer tour!

@adamcarter7095 5 жыл бұрын

Since you guys are getting into saddle hunting, which I am going to try this season for the first time, I would love to see a video breaking down scenarios and strategies that might determine why you may choose a stand over a saddle or vice-versa.

@PaulOgie 3 ай бұрын

As far as I'm concerned you two ARE The Hunting Public. The rest are a bunch of side shows. I like them too, but you guys make it real.

@forrestallen2212 5 жыл бұрын

Just a little over 2 months till bow season kicks off here in missouri..looking forward to implementing many of the things I've learned over the past year from yall thank you for the killer content!

@Boringbogan 5 жыл бұрын

2 months 4 days and a little over 9 hours....I have been counting down since turkey season ended lol

@nathanpezold8340 2 жыл бұрын

Where you hunt at in Missouri?

@603Hunting_Fishing 5 жыл бұрын

all your last season and all your deer videos are great! obsessed with this channel lately

@F1REDUPTV 5 жыл бұрын

you guys are my favorite hunting youtube channel because y’all are real everything y’all do is real y’all aren’t lying to us about products or how big of a deer we can kill with it y’all are showing everyon real hunting and i love it, mark my words y’all will make it big somewhere somehow keep grinding never stop what y’all do is my dream i wish i could do what y’all do.

@BlueWidow2010 5 жыл бұрын

I just got back in the house from putting up my new sticks up for the first time, and i see this vid. Thanks guys, keep them coming.

@Kabs9780 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! I'm just now starting to hunt and will be getting my climbing gear together. I needed a list of gear and I found it!

@FTW1374 5 жыл бұрын

Love using my Wild Edge Step Ladder in place of sticks so much less bulky packing in !

@bgengler30 5 жыл бұрын

I agree and do everything you said. But one thing is that should always step down onto the stand. Not up too it.

@benjaminanthony5201 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I just moved into a new house and I found a bunch of cool hunting gear that had been abandoned

@johnthao3168 2 жыл бұрын

I second that

@reallifehunters 5 жыл бұрын

Oh things we used to do before we wised up and started wearing safety harnesses. Amazing how much faith we used to put in $50 dollar lock on stands lol

@Iwilliams444 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was going to get into hang on hunting but I’m young and your video helped so much because I wouldn’t have thought about a lineman rope thanks gonna get a few steps and stuff for Christmas and hang and hunt

@brandonnapier2117 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched this video and immediately went to Amazon and purchased two lineman ropes and a couple carabiners. Thanks!

@juanrodriguez-mu7ko Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother I’ll buy the new tree stands that you guys got I’m a new hunter just learning a whole lot of stuff from you guys thanks a million 🙏🏽

@justicefall1917 5 жыл бұрын

Always a great video! Great information to keep everyone safe and we thank y’all for that!!

@catchemalive 5 жыл бұрын

Got to have a good safety harness!!! Period!! Great video guys. Can't wait for bow season!

@landonstirling7700 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!! Definitely going to practice, and pick up a line mans rope.

@redsox4eva185 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, I’d also love to hear about yalls arrow set ups. Spines, Foc vs normal weight distribution, helical vs offset fletched, diameter cut for Broadhead a, micro shafts vs normal shaft.. Those type of things...

@cagfd7 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Wiater yeah I can’t wait for that episode! 😂

@curryconley4294 5 жыл бұрын

Greta video .. I bought and used my first run and gun setup last year because of this channel! Keep up the good work. #THP

@williamlittle2814 5 жыл бұрын

Well that was just what I needed to watch. This year I will be adding some hanging stands to my hunting arsenal and that video was a great introduction. Season here opens Aug 15. After 3 yrs of management, we finally have a hit list buck.. and several up and coming ones. Love the vids guys. You truly are good hunters and are doing a great service to your fellow hunting extended family.

@foo7878 5 жыл бұрын

One thing i noticed, from doing this myself using my LW, your lineman's belt is under the stand (5:18), and then when you connect the tether rope, it's above the stand (meaning you moved it off camera). I've found out you need to make sure the lineman's belt is above the seat, or the tether needs to be attached before you hang the stand, otherwise your lineman's rope is under the stand and you cannot reach above the stand to hang the tether rope. It's very frustrating late November with a lot of gear on!

@IN_Bowhunter 2 жыл бұрын

I am watching videos solely to figure out how to avoid the lineman’s belt when hanging the stand. I noticed this as well

@brennanclark8131 2 жыл бұрын

@@IN_Bowhunter I’ve always folded the stand up and just pull it up over

@paulnacknouck3984 2 жыл бұрын

@@IN_Bowhunter Find any informative videos yet? I'm on the same search.

@kcoutdoorsmissouri4052 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulnacknouck3984 just move your linemans around the stand and above it while it's folded flush to the tree

@beevang7219 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos!! I follow you guys on Facebook and KZfaq. Keep them coming.

@jaredmummert2813 3 жыл бұрын

When hanging the stand I like to put the top strap on, get it as tight as possible while perpendicular to the tree, then pick the front of the platform up and pull down on the back part of the stand to tighten the strap. Then I put the bottom strap on and tighten it to perpendicular. Then I climb onto stand, and (with safety rope attached), put my knee on the center of the seat and pick the platform up with my toe. I saw Cody D’Aquosto do this in a similar video. It levels your stand and gets the straps as tight as possible without over tightening the bottom strap which can lead to squeaks. It’s a lot easier to do than it is to explain in text.

@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258 5 жыл бұрын

I’m shooting, scouting, and sent in for the first round doe tag! The anticipation is starting to set in!!!!🤙 great stuff guys!

@jeremysikes4758 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this video. My dad fell out of his deer stand in 1997 and was killed. I was only 22 and he was only 42. At that time there wasn’t much thought given to tree stand safety. Appreciate you guys and love your videos......even the ones without Zach! Hahaha.

@TheHuntingPublic 5 жыл бұрын

We're Very Sorry to hear that Jeremy.

@billcollins963 4 жыл бұрын

Look close at the top strap on the tree stand. You'll see that you didn't get the loop in the end of the strap completely over the knob on the vertical bar of the stand.

@Gideon_Judges6 3 жыл бұрын

you could get two ropes. Take a look at a professional logger/tree service. They have the spikes, and two lines and of course even a chainsaw tether, but you wouldnt need that unless you're also doing some pruning at the same time

@johnsailor6260 9 ай бұрын

Lol, just read the other reply about the top strap on the versa button, I too kept starring at it, thinking Oh sh!t!!

@jacobcude7230 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... 11k views in less than 2 days. You guys are killin it. I’ve enjoyed every video I’ve ever seen from you guys. Thanks for all you do. Ha. All these boys in the comments are ready to get in a dang tree...

@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258 5 жыл бұрын

Greg your filming skills are like Spielberg! Aaron looked like he was 25 feet up

@boomcabrera9976 7 ай бұрын

Great help! Thanks man! -Islander🤙🏽

@ericgravely1074 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll try that out this season I’ve been hanging them holding on to the tree one handed for 15 years it can definitely be a hassle!

@coltpowell6770 3 жыл бұрын

I know right! These guys got it going on!!!

@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457 4 жыл бұрын

So I fall asleep all the time in my stand for some reason....it is just so comfortable and peaceful. Thank god my climber has bars around it. LOL

@sarafayelawton652 4 жыл бұрын

Hey yall I hope you can answer this. Watched 2 separate KZfaq on modifying sticks by going to rope versus straps. One showed taking the rope UNDER the versa button to cinch. The other showed it going OVER the versa button to cinch. Which is better/safer? Does it matter? Thanks for the help. And keep the videos coming. Stay safe!

@brandond1114 5 жыл бұрын

Another thing I do is wear 2 lineman’s belts. One around the tree and one ready for when I encounter another branch on the way up. Go over the top of the branch with extra lineman rope then you can disconnect previous rope. Beats disconnecting and having nothing connecting you while you wrangle the rope back around the tree

@aaronhall765 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. What's up with the blue painters tape? Getting ready for spray paint?

@adamburke4651 Жыл бұрын

Hey man love the video. Getting ready to go out for the first time by myself next year and have watched this a lot. What tree stand do you use in this video?

@DanielPattersonBeekeeping 5 жыл бұрын

Always stay connected to the tree. In this video it seems the top loop didn't fully encompass the versa button, sometimes something small like that can make a big difference, especially in low light or wet and rainy conditions. Great video.

@douglasgraham100 2 жыл бұрын

Good eye, I noticed that also and a great example of never step into a stand without being tied in.

@sarafayelawton652 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! One question, how long did you make your linemans rope? Thanks yall for all your videos. I learn every time I watch them. God bless!

@brettholt6277 4 жыл бұрын

Fell out of a homemade tree stand 25 years ago. Fortunately only my ego was hurt. But now I permanently hunt from the ground.

@travisjohnson2042 5 жыл бұрын

A few lone wolf stands stands (including this one I believe) allow a strap you put on first and the stand hooks onto it. I like the sense of security not having to hold a 10+ pound stand and trying to strap it high up in a tree. Really hard to go wrong with a Lone Wolf!

@0030046 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the millennium stands do this and that’s what I use and I really appreciate it. I put my stand up after I hang the bracket.

@tboonejr 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know when they will have more coming sticks? Thanks.

@jasonroddey3331 3 жыл бұрын

How high would you recommend being? I want to try out the novix mini sticks 17” each 4 sticks gets you only about 12-13 feet what’s your thoughts or should you just go full length sticks

@btvabowhunter 3 жыл бұрын

I like the one arm method. That is my go to method.

@scottf3553 4 жыл бұрын

I would add make sure the lineman's line is above the stand when hanging, just easier to get around the stand.

@boebradley867 3 жыл бұрын

Be nice if you could explain what every part is and how to use it. Also what you recommend for different weight class people. I weigh close to 300 by time I have my total gear on, but my son only 200lbs. For beginners were at the mercy of sales folk.

@lynnhurst3976 5 жыл бұрын

What camp site do y’all use when you hunt the bienville National Forest in Mississippi?

@geraldmauriellojr.8103 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! As usual. Thank you guys.

@kylekubik4468 5 жыл бұрын

Did you guys use straps that came with the equipment or did u buy new ones

@carterlarson9814 4 жыл бұрын

Season starts tomorrow morning, wish me luck!

@lukeb.8467 5 жыл бұрын

For that rope that you hooked your harness tether too (green rope) you can just use another muddy linemans rope for that correct?

@fredsalay720 4 жыл бұрын

I use the linesman rope also...one little trick...I have a small pulley and a length of 1/4" rope. Tie your pulley off above your stand seat height. Have the rope tied to your stand on the ground. Other end to your belt. At your last step run your rope through pulley and pull up your stand. You can then tie off long end of rope to hold the stand and attach your straps. What steps did you use in your video?? I'm looking for new light ones. Over 50 now!!

@Chalz108 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys I have a serious question and I need your opinions. This is my 2nd year hunting and this year I'll be putting corn on the ground on private property, how often should I put out more corn without being there too much?

@powellc2232 5 жыл бұрын

Have ya'll ever tried daisy chained amsteel for stick straps?

@williegeorge905 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of shoulder straps are you using to carry your hangon

@disposable_hero2748 9 ай бұрын

How did u get the linemen’s belt rope over the stand after u set it up? Did u disconnect it and reattach ? Camera cut that part out

@jackburton2299 3 жыл бұрын

What tree tether and lineman’s rope do you use. They look very easy and no fuss

@MHobbs06 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Merrells. Do you prefer ropes or buckles for your sticks? I know the Muddy Pro's have ropes but almost every other stick has buckles. I just got the updated Hawk Heliums and I'm trying to decide if I want to ditch the buckles or not. Seems like ropes would be a tangled mess.

@williamlee5705 2 жыл бұрын

Nice info guys! Where do you get the linemans ropes?

@richrasmussen4451 3 жыл бұрын

“Why have been hugging the try for the last 20 years hanging stands!” Thanks guys

@hunterschaferoutdoors0219 3 жыл бұрын

How come ted removed the top bracket on his lone wolf? Was it making the seat on the stand lean forward?

@odie3224 3 жыл бұрын

Does the trunk have to be almost completely vertical or can you still put the stand vertical even though the trunk may be going off to the right or left maybe 15 - 20 degrees?

@wvbowhunter5007 5 жыл бұрын

Next you guys should do a saddle setup video for the people who are on the fence about them

@BrotherKyler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Needed this video!

@joanstanley1475 7 ай бұрын

Would you recommend differently for bigger hunters? I am 6’ 3” 300 lbs and am sort of worried about the idea of a hang on treestand.

@tonyalberts7186 4 жыл бұрын

I heard not to “lock-in” these stands with the bottom strap attached... that lone wolf were designed to only have the top strap, but the insurance companies made them put the bottom one on. I think I heard that from one of Dan infalt’s videos. Since then I’ve only run the top strap. Have you guys heard anything like that? Thx for the content.

@dewaynewebb3467 Жыл бұрын

Do you know the backpack straps that’s on your treestand? Thanks

@ericbenefiel6075 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed you didn't use the bat wing or a easy hang hook any reason why? Great Chanel

@nelsonenaccion4x424 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video THANKS

@ToddCBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I know you guys mostly saddle hunt now, but since I'm on private a constant hang-on would be nice. Would you use a light weight hang-on and leave it there for a season?

@andrewe7165 5 жыл бұрын

Yesssssssss!!!!!!! I was having THP withdrawals!!!!!!! Lol

@paulcrave3112 2 жыл бұрын

What are you using for backpack straps on your stand?

@Onix.556 Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the lineman’s rope or safety lanyard. I’ve never hunted or even climbed a tree stand, but just got my sportsman license and plan on using it for deer and trout. I recommend it because my mother fell from my uncles tree stand he had just bought and was testing in the yard. 30’She fell and broke her back in two spots, 4 ribs, collapsed lung, broke her pelvic bone in 3 spots, broke both arms, and was in a body cast for 3-4months. They told her she may not walk again, definitely won’t run anywhere or walk without a cane. Well, that just pissed her off and she was determined to do otherwise, and has proven them completely wrong. Shes a tough country woman and never complains about the pain she is in but as someone that has seen her in pain these later years in her life and her only complaint about that day was what it did to her dad and brother. “I wish I hadn’t scared daddy and your uncle like that, they thought I was going to die and I felt bad for the pain I was causing them” …. it just seems like it’s worth taking that risk. Wear the safety rope.

@robertmiller9142 Жыл бұрын

I like this set up but i have a problem now i am a new amputee with my right leg just above the knee and an outdoors man that wants to be a able to get back ack in🎉to the woods s to hunt. I have allways used a tree stand but for now i am confused on the type of stand to use, should i switch to a typical laddter stand, or can i still use se a stand simular to the type you are using? I will have an artificial leg by hunting seqson.

@josephacker5716 Жыл бұрын

Are these hang on type stands non bark piercing? Are they safer than self climbers?

@tatoo190 4 жыл бұрын

So during the 30 minutes of setting up, are you ever pausing & looking around? Or just trying to get the set up done as quickly & quietly as possible?

@mountainwhitetail8251 5 жыл бұрын

You guys ever used climber ? Not a fan or is a hang on the better route to go?

@willostrander3799 4 жыл бұрын

Noticed at 5:45 the top strap on the stand doesn't look like it's all of the way on. Make sure on strap on the stands that have that system go all the way around i've had them slip off when you go to step in it.

@itsmechrispy6083 3 жыл бұрын

do you guys prefer treestand hunting or saddle hunting better?

@jwa4843 5 жыл бұрын

About time you have been stringing us out for a year. Jk thanks guys. Another great video

@matthewpearce2758 17 күн бұрын

Would you be able to list your gear in the comments? First time bow hunter getting ready for the upcoming deer season...new to all of the gear from a stand perspective.

@michigangrownoutdoors7254 Жыл бұрын

So something I noticed… I have started mobile hunting now for a few years and have learned how to toe hook a stand.. and from my learnings, that bottom strap… you’re not supposed to tighten that until you have set that stand with a toe hook. Pretty much first time I have seen this method specifically…

@MrShysterme 5 жыл бұрын

I keep the tether around the tree on the way up along with the lineman's rope, just slide it ahead of you. Extra insurance.

@ericbenefiel6075 5 жыл бұрын

MrShysterme me too makes me feel better

@stanleyshelby7460 5 жыл бұрын

Mahalo and Aloha from the Big Isle "🤙"

@roymcdavid1015 5 жыл бұрын

SO READY!

@brianx2504 2 жыл бұрын

Do you get enough height without aiders? I want to try out this kind of treestand but I really don't like the idea of aiders to fill in gaps between sticks.