Tree Stand Set up

Jq23 · Apr 2, 2015

Here is my question about moving a tree stand across a meadow.

I have hunted this same meadow with a wallow in it for the past 6 years. The first 4 years I had my tree stand on the east side of this meadow about 30 yards from the wallow and in those 4 years I had multiple bulls come right in to the wallow. Well, I decided to move my tree stand to the west side of the meadow into a tree that hid me a little better, the last two years I have had zero bulls come in, I know they are there because I have them on trail camera and they bugle while I'm in my tree stand. So what do you guys think is going on? Is the Wind current different on that side of the meadow? I'm thinking I should move my tree stand back this year to the original spot and see what happens. Any ideas?

DW · Apr 2, 2015

I think it's a no-brainer, move it back!

. Could be your in their line of sight as they come in. Could b wind. Whatever it is it doesn't sound like it's workin.

Founder · Apr 2, 2015

The wind could be getting you for sure. If you don't move it back to the original spot, be sure to check the wind while in the stand and see.

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lang · Apr 2, 2015

Always a head scratcher. You have to always watch the wind and your approach and the elks. Wallows can be sporadic from year to year, but that wind is deal breaker. Are you only sitting specific times of the day, and does it hold steady while you are on stand? Another thing to keep in mind is are they circling downwind before approaching?

trophyhunter · Apr 2, 2015

+1 on what everyone has contributed. Move the stand back

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Zeke · Apr 3, 2015

I agree with the others, something is wrong.
My best guess would be the wind but it could just as easily be line of sight problems even though you think you're better hidden on the other side.
It could be ANYTHING else too. Those pesky elk get pretty spooky.
Good luck,
Zeke

BIGJOHNT · Apr 3, 2015

It may be good to set up a couple of stands. So on the days when the wind has changed you can move to the better stand.

LongRangeBangin · Apr 3, 2015

Could be something as simple as your the height of your stand. I had issues in my early years an found in my experience I like the bottom of my stand a minimum of 20 feet off the ground. Where are you at?

nontypical · Apr 3, 2015

Let's see...multiple bulls for four consecutive years vs zero bulls for two consecutive years.

Duh.

Move it back?

Jq23 · Apr 3, 2015

Thanks for the replies.
My stand is close to 20 feet off the ground. The reason I moved it was because line of sight was the issue where I originally had it. It's very concealed now.
Yes, I know it's a no brainer to move it back and I'm going to. Hopefully that works.

Gator · Apr 5, 2015

wind,wind,wind,scent,scent,a swirling breeze on a hillside can swirl in another direction as it moves downhill or uphill, Even a slight wind will undo ya.
If you need those bulls closer, put out a decoy closer to your stand and see how that works, We use a small herd (decoys 3-4 cows)of them and it seem to calm the jittery bulls down.

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