I am not terribly allergic to poison ivy however i seem to get it every year while hanging stands. The solution... cover yourself from head to toe in clothing. pants, long sleeves, gloves. Start by cutting at the base of the tree and start pulling. It sucks but its necessary.
I use inexpensive field and stream ladder stands from dicks sporting goods. I prefer ladder stands over all others. These are light enough that I can set them up myself and move them myself. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Well mother nature kept me off the lake today so plan b was to get in the woods. Ever since I saw that big buck a couple weeks ago I've been trying to devise a plan of attack. Of course I show up late morning today and he's in the field along with another big buck and a flock of does. I drove my truck right to the clump of trees I was hoping to hang the stand, so that was a bonus. Perfect spot but less then perfect tree. Hung the stand, did some quick trimming, hung a camera, and got out of there. Can't wait! Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
Something that most people overlook. When ever I check stands I make it a point to loosen all the straps and retighten them. This year I had two main straps break from the ratchet to the stand. Scary stuff. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app