The river bottom i hunt has only mature cottonwood trees. What kind of steps do you use? The only ones i have barley go through the bark, so i have been using a ladder stands.
Any info on what you guys do would be appreciated.
I have found that most of those big trees are hollow. I knock on them until I find one inhabited by elves. Those critters are friendly. They will let you use the spiral stairs going up the middle and if you are really lucky, they will bake you some fresh cookies. My favorite are the fudge striped variety.
I have found that most of those big trees are hollow. I knock on them until I find one inhabited by elves. Those critters are friendly. They will let you use the spiral stairs going up the middle and if you are really lucky, they will bake you some fresh cookies. My favorite are the fudge striped variety.
i have found that mature cottonwoods are almost impossible to hang a stand in! for one, i can’t get my portable to go around the fricken tree, two, my screw in steps always get caught in between the bark and it takes forever to get them unscrewed!! I would say, either go w/ climbing sticks or put up a ladder stand 
i personally don’t like ladder stands but if that’s all that you can do than you have no other choice, besides a ground blind…
i have found that mature cottonwoods are almost impossible to hang a stand in! for one, i can’t get my portable to go around the fricken tree, two, my screw in steps always get caught in between the bark and it takes forever to get them unscrewed!! I would say, either go w/ climbing sticks or put up a ladder stand i personally don’t like ladder stands but if that’s all that you can do than you have no other choice, besides a ground blind…
I have some great stand locations in CottonWoods, but like you we mainly have Ladder Stands in them. We have a few Home Built/custom ones that are built for certain trees. 
I have some great stand locations in CottonWoods, but like you we mainly have Ladder Stands in them. We have a few Home Built/custom ones that are built for certain trees.
That is the worst tree to get into 
But, if a person could get in one, the cover is awesome. Most straps on stands and climbing sticks aren’t even made long enough to get around the cottonwood trees. I refuse to use any type of screw in steps so that was out of the question for me. You are best off trying to find somewhere to make a ground blind or bring one in for this situation.
That is the worst tree to get into But, if a person could get in one, the cover is awesome. Most straps on stands and climbing sticks aren’t even made long enough to get around the cottonwood trees. I refuse to use any type of screw in steps so that was out of the question for me. You are best off trying to find somewhere to make a ground blind or bring one in for this situation.
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I have found that most of those big trees are hollow. I knock on them until I find one inhabited by elves. Those critters are friendly. They will let you use the spiral stairs going up the middle and if you are really lucky, they will bake you some fresh cookies. My favorite are the fudge striped variety.
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I have found that most of those big trees are hollow. I knock on them until I find one inhabited by elves. Those critters are friendly. They will let you use the spiral stairs going up the middle and if you are really lucky, they will bake you some fresh cookies. My favorite are the fudge striped variety.
If it is a stand you sit on frequently, I would use sticks. Just remove the bottom 2 when you leave, then hopefully if somebody does go through, they wont see the rest up there and your stand. Hunt a buck, not a tree !!!
big g 
If it is a stand you sit on frequently, I would use sticks. Just remove the bottom 2 when you leave, then hopefully if somebody does go through, they wont see the rest up there and your stand. Hunt a buck, not a tree !!!
big g
Why not just sit on the ground with your back against the tree? Use a small camoflage folding stool and a face-mask, remain still and wait for the deer to pass and get em with the quartering away shot! Much more comfortable on the ground, easier to stay warmer, and the fall won’t hurt as much. 
Why not just sit on the ground with your back against the tree? Use a small camoflage folding stool and a face-mask, remain still and wait for the deer to pass and get em with the quartering away shot! Much more comfortable on the ground, easier to stay warmer, and the fall won’t hurt as much.
I also have 2 collapsable camo netting blinds that I have used. 1 is a taller version and 1 is a shorter version. Like slipsinker mentioned, couple the netting with a small folding stool and you have a ground blind that can be set up just about anywhere
I also have 2 collapsable camo netting blinds that I have used. 1 is a taller version and 1 is a shorter version. Like slipsinker mentioned, couple the netting with a small folding stool and you have a ground blind that can be set up just about anywhere
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I have found that most of those big trees are hollow. I knock on them until I find one inhabited by elves. Those critters are friendly. They will let you use the spiral stairs going up the middle and if you are really lucky, they will bake you some fresh cookies. My favorite are the fudge striped variety.
Those lill Keebler guys and gals make some nice warm cookies……………..
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I have found that most of those big trees are hollow. I knock on them until I find one inhabited by elves. Those critters are friendly. They will let you use the spiral stairs going up the middle and if you are really lucky, they will bake you some fresh cookies. My favorite are the fudge striped variety.
Those lill Keebler guys and gals make some nice warm cookies……………..
I use concrete anchors. You can get them at Home Depot for around 26 cents. Pre-drill and screw them in. They don’t bend and are cheap.
I use concrete anchors. You can get them at Home Depot for around 26 cents. Pre-drill and screw them in. They don’t bend and are cheap.
Yep the spiral staircase!!!!lolol
Yep the spiral staircase!!!!lolol
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