Hunting Techniques: Stand Hunting

In stand hunting, you select a location where you can see an area that is used by game animals and you stand (or sit) there until game comes along.

 Stands can be as simple as a spot behind a fallen log or rock, or as elaborate as a covered platform in a tree or on stilts (check local regulations to find out what is legal).

 A blind is a stand that is designed to hide the hunter from the game animal. Blinds can be made out of sticks or tree branches, cattails, grasses or other natural materials found in your hunting location. Or, they can be made out of tarps, burlap or other man-made materials.

Choosing your location:

 To be successful, the most important part about stand hunting is selecting a good location, such as the intersection of several game trails or along a watering hole.

 Wind direction is often very important, too. Try to position your blind downwind from the animals' location.

 Pre-season scouting is critical to finding a good stand location.

For more information, see the section on hunting from treestands.