tree crotch stands

bowhunterowen56 · July 30, 2017, 12:07:00 PM

does anyone still make tree crotch stands or would any one have one or two for sale real would like to have a couple of theses stands hope to hear from someone

23feetupandhappy · July 30, 2017, 01:05:00 PM

I did a quick search on the web and didn't find much for ones that are manufactured.

I built one in Highschool and used it a few times but felt trapped being that your between two trees.
There are plenty of DIYs on making them and are fairly simple to make if your the handy type.

Have you used one before?

1Longbow · July 30, 2017, 02:13:00 PM

I have one that was made by Screaming Eagle ,back in the day. Its one well built stand.

Gooserbat · July 31, 2017, 11:34:00 PM

You can make one in about 15 minutes and for less than $20. I killed my first bow killed deer from one.

Rick Wiltshire · August 01, 2017, 09:25:00 AM

We made crotch stands by taking a piece of 2 X 12 and cutting a notch in each end. We would then place the board in available space. Not always the best, but before portable hang-on stands beat the heck out of standing on limbs.

August 01, 2017, 10:42:00 AM

I sent a Lawson Tree Wedge to a member here a few years back-- he didn't want it but never returned it as promised. If he ever does, I'll pass it along again.....

SAMMO · August 01, 2017, 10:52:00 AM

Would like to see one.

fnshtr · August 01, 2017, 11:39:00 AM

Used them when I was young and agile. Personally I would no longer feel safe installing and hunting from them. Also used to hunt from limbs with no stand at all, not anymore.

Good luck, good hunting and Blessings!

taxidermy man · August 01, 2017, 12:37:00 PM

Have a Lawson tree wedge i bought back in the early 80's,you have to find the perfect, uniform fork witch is non existent where I live , let alone in the spot you want to hunt, then you better have a good safety harness because it is gonna be tested. Still have it on a shelf as a conversation piece.

Tajue17 · August 03, 2017, 05:22:00 AM

too restrictive I think I tried a home made version it was hard to really get the cant I wanted making me lean out way too much..

August 03, 2017, 09:34:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by fnshtr:
Used them when I was young and agile. Personally I would no longer feel safe installing and hunting from them. Also used to hunt from limbs with no stand at all, not anymore.

Good luck, good hunting and Blessings!

Yep! Me too on the crotch stand (not limbs tho)
I found that I was taking unnecessary risks to get in position for a shot. Also found that a decent crotch

... was almost always not where I wanted to hunt.