How to Hang a Tree Stand in 5 Minutes!

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Disclaimer: One aspect of this video is unsafe. It's preferable to have a second rope so you don't need to detach fully at any point and hang the stand in such a way that you can step down onto it.
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How to hang a treestand quickly and easily. Hanging my stand this way is the method that I have used for the past several years. The key thing is to use the paracord loops around the belt portion of your safety harness. This allows you to carry all 4 climbing sticks (and your stand) up the tree in one trip. If you also hook your bow or gun on a tote rope at the bottom and hook the other end to your harness, and put the rest of your gear in a fanny pack around the front of your waist, you're completely finished getting set up. No pulling the stand up with a rope or making a second trip down for more gear.
This should work with any style of climbing stick similar to what I use here which is Lone Wolf. I'm sure it will work with Gorilla and Muddy. It won't work with the large ladder style sticks, but maybe you can figure something else out for those.
Let me know if this tip helps you guys out, and share it with others. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them below. Thanks!
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[@russelllangworthy8855]

I'm 60 yrs old and have been climbing trees since I was 5. We used to actually play tag in the trees, jumping from limb to limb like monkeys. None of us ever fell. Of course, kids don't do that these days. They sit in the house playing video games, so they don't develop any level of athleticism. I've been bowhunting for 42 yrs and have never used a safety rope and have never fallen out of a tree. Yes, I know accidents can and do happen, and you're all probably saying I've just been lucky, but I don't call it luck. I call it skill and competence. I don't know why so many people are being critical of this video. The young man is in good shape and seems comfortable climbing the tree. It's his life and his prerogative whether or not he wants to use additional safety measures. All you complainers, leave the kid alone. If it makes you feel safer to use a safety rope, by all means, use it. Besides, if he DOES fall, it makes for great video and you guys can all say "told ya so".

[@ParamotorLife]

Great Video, I like the technique. Personally I was nervous watching you disconnect from the tree and step into the lock-on stand from the sticks (which is where most fall happen) totally disconnected. I think I would have attached my tether first above the lock-on BEFORE I disconnect the linesmen belt. that way if you fall, at least you are connected. Good info though. Stay Safe!

[@wismokey]

Nice video. One thing though, use a safety rope from the time you leave the ground until you return to the ground. When you disconnected the rope to get into the stand is the most dangerous time. A safety rope eliminates that. Also, I use a tree stand hoist to pull up my stands.

[@DIYSportsman]

Awesome. Glad you liked it! Hopefully by this weekend I will have the follow-up video posted. I'm gonna show further modifications I made to the harness and sticks that allow you to get higher, faster, and safer.

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

I know u were young back then but you NEVER transfer to the stand from sticks or screw in steps without being attached! You made a big error. Also hockey monkey has camo tape to quiet stands and sticks. Keep giving us great video.

[@GRockBlues]

Dude...look how young you were back then...hard to believe all these years have gone by so quickly!!...here's to you and your awesome channel that has grown like crazy!

[@superjoint57]

I am 40 years old and have been hunting since I was 12. This will be the first year I hunt out of a hang-on stand (or two). So thank you for this video. While this vid may seem elementary to some, for me as a beginner I greatly appreciate it! Thank You & Happy Hunting!!!

[@YuriyKhovansky]

I did it with the Woodglut plans.

[@DIYSportsman]

Best way is to take everything out of the woods each day you hunt, which is actually required on a lot of public land. However, two things you can try. 1 - put a lock around the stand. Won't help much for sticks unless you want to lock each individually. 2 - remove just the bottom 2 sticks or so each time you leave. People could still take them if they really wanted, but might be less inclined to go out of their way if they can't reach the 3rd stick to climb up.

[@DIYSportsman]

Thanks for providing that info! I was unaware. I also really love their Assassin stand but I don't know that they market or sell them anymore.

[@ChrisBusinsky]

Had my first public land hang and hunt Monday and even though I didn’t get a deer I did have a close call. Scouting paid off. This video was very helpful in making my hang a success and also getting quickly and safely up the tree. Thanks again for the tips.

[@joshmiller902]

I've been in the woods all day, so when that mosquito came buzzing around your mic at

[@gubeym]

Thanks for the vid. It's my first year hunting and I am doing the educational course in August. Trying to understand as much as I can before I start this season. This really helps since I have no one in my family who hunts. Thanks again.

[@clarkansas6590]

Watched this a while back and was impressed. I’m still impressed because after several hangs, I’ve not been able to get it done in 5. But I do like this method better than carrying around the heavy and loud 4’ sections of climbing pole ladder. Thanks for the great info.

[@ajdube9967]

That's badass! I've been deer hunting from the ground for 19 years. Where I spend most of my time hunting there just isn't enough trees hunt from. But I found a new spot that has some stands for public use. But the deer aren't dumb and there's a few spots that would be awesome to hang a stand. Learning the tree safety and tricks is fun. Kinda revived my love for deer. Just bought a stand and a set of sticks and I'll be using this technique for sure. Another thing too is I'm deathly afraid of heights lol. I'm good once I get in the tree and sit down. Up and down on some of these other stands is nerve wrecking. So being able to set a stand how I feel comfortable will be great. Thanks again and good luck!

[@DIYSportsman]

Awesome! You will LOVE the added versatility and mobility you get with the hang on. The vast majority of trees I hunt wouldn't work with a climber and ladders aren't nearly as mobile. Let me know how you like it.

[@DIYSportsman]

I uploaded the update video. Thanks again for bringing up that important point. Link is in the description.

[@DIYSportsman]

And thanks for uploading the original video. A lot of guys really learned from your strategies!

[@DominickAlan]

This is an awesome set up , even with owning a new saddle set up, I keep coming back to my LW assault and four mini LW climbing sticks...

[@vincentc2466]

glad you learned about the lineman's and staying connected to the tree at all times since this vid