I wanted to start a thread on what you all thought is better? I have never used a hang-on tree stand, but they seem pretty good and convenient. Was wondering what you guys thought was better, Ladder stands or Hang-on stands?
For concealment and flexibility of trees to use, hang ons.
For a safer feel? Ladders.
I use both. No matter which one, it's imperative to locate the stand in a cluster of trees. Preferably in the trees that have three trunks. Especially ladder stands. Deer pick up people in them so easy because you stick out farther from the tree.
In a gun hunting situation, a ladder stand is my choice. However, bow hunting I always use my Lone Wolf hang ons. Basically I can get much higher and stay more concealed with a hang on when bowhunting. IMO.
I use both
Some trees just will not work with a hang on stand because of a angled trunk or branchs
Also some trees arn't ladder friendly either
So I pick the better choice and hunt
John