Bow Stand types for West/Central Texas

[DavOh]

I hunt out in west-central Texas and am thinking of putting a couple of "portable" tripod stands out a few months before season(more of a permanent type situation).

Plan to use these for bow hunting as I prefer the 100-250 yd shots with rifle and already have box blinds set up in the chosen locations.

I was wondering if anyone here has used these successfully for bowhunting and if they had some pointers for me. I know that cover is key and putting it as far up against a tree as possible is vital. There are NO spots for climbers(other than telephone poles which are pointless).  Most of the trees  that are strong enough for a chain on are crooked as a politician. Ladder stands are ok, but I like the idea of a 360 deg. swiveling chair. I thought of getting a boat seat and a swivel/pedastal and bolting it to the top of a lean-to ladder stand. By the time I do that I could have just bought Tripods it seems.

Any thoughts?

[5Redman8]

They can be used with much success!!!  I hunt in NW TX and we have not trees, except on our creek, that are big enough for ladder ot climber.  The best set-up is with a tree taller than the tri-pod behind you and a smaller tree to tour knees in front of you.  

Meaning my set-up is between 3 trees.  Tall to my back, short in front, and luckily another to my Right.  Another stand we have is set in a big tree and then trimmed the branches as little as possible to have some shooting lanes.  

If you cannot get set up like this, we have modified the shooting rail.....splying it out and widening it.....and the wrapped it in camo netting...preferrable leafy material.  Then we cut some nearby veg and wire tied it on.  What you have to have is a broken background and it is nice to have some vegetation between you and the animals.

I have taken hogs, deer, turkeys, coyotes, and bobcats without being seen but then again I have also been busted a time or two.  

Good luck,
Kyle

[markc]

We use tripods for both bow and rifle in central Texas.   We try to back them up into some oaks, which are not very big.  I found that if you are camo'ed a bit but have cover behind you to help break your silhoutte, the deer rarely notice you, unless you move while they are looking your direction.  I like tripods with removable gun rests.  That way you can use them for both seasons.   Good luck.