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Post by Ridgerunner on Sept 27, 2006 7:51:27 GMT -6
Hi All:
I am pretty much a rookie caller (omit "pretty much") lol.
Anyway, I was wondering about the effectiveness of a tree stand in heavy cover while calling for 'cats.
Here in WV we have many old so called "reclaimed" strip mines. These flats have beed seeded over in a shrub like plant called Autumn Olive. This cover is extremely dense; thus good habitat for small game, grey fox, and 'cats, that are in the hunting mode. In certain spots along the edges, and even in the interior, there are some slightly open clearings. I am thinking that these spots could be hunted by previously placing a tree stand and using an e-caller in available shooting lanes (shotgun). Thus, about all a fella would have to do would be to remain still and focus his attention on the caller.
Opinions please ... Decoy?
Thanks,
Ridge
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mifox
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Post by mifox on Sept 27, 2006 8:24:25 GMT -6
Hey Ridge,
I've had VERY limited success using a portable tree stand. You have to consider the time and noise in setting one up and it HAS to be done well in advance of using it. Even after setting one up in advance, you'll make noise getting up and ready. Your mobility for shooting(You'll be using a shotgun I presume?) will be very limited as well. The only tree stands I ever use any more for calling are those permanent stands for deer hunting that landowners gladly let me sit in(after deer season of course). Good luck.
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Post by Ridgerunner on Sept 28, 2006 7:31:12 GMT -6
Yeah mifox, I kind'a figured it might be like that. I would probably be better to scout around these areas for a suitable spot to call and shoot from the ground. Also, like you mentioned, I do know where there are some of these permanent stands where I could slip into without a lot of disturbance.
Thanks for the response.
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Post by lb on Sept 28, 2006 11:28:23 GMT -6
I have never set foot in West Virginia, don't know what it is like.
I do think a tree stand could work, if you handle it right? I would use an electronic caller and direct the cat's attention away from my position. If you have a motion decoy, so much the better.
Actually, there are hunters out west that use a step ladder to good effect, in heavy brush. You wouldn't want to carry one very far, but just a few feet in elevation can be a tremendous advantage.
Good hunting. LB
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Post by chub618 on Sept 28, 2006 17:56:04 GMT -6
check local laws first, here in ohio it is illeagal to hunt predators from an elvated stand!!!!!
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Post by lb on Sept 28, 2006 19:02:28 GMT -6
Crikey! That should make the list of dumbest and baseless laws in the entire country. Congratulations, citizens of Ohio.
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Post by SteveCraig on Sept 28, 2006 19:05:00 GMT -6
Geez! I wonder if sitting on a stool is considered an "elevated" stand?   |
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Post by chub618 on Sept 28, 2006 20:06:03 GMT -6
here is exactly how the law reads in our ohio hunting regs! this is item #2 under you cannot do the following:
#2 Use or possess climbers, or any other device that can be used for climbing trees while hunting, trapping or pursuing furbearing animals.
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Post by Ridgerunner on Sept 28, 2006 21:33:49 GMT -6
Thanks for the input lb. Yes, I would be using a WT e-caller, and yes, I have the "enticer" decoy. The tree stand stratedgy is specific to known 'cat areas. I have called some of these areas in the past, and the 'cats have so far given me the slip, so I thought from a vantage point in tight cover the tree stand might be worth a try.
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