The important thing to be considered before you a build your own deer stand is the checking of state and local laws and obtaining permissions to construct them. Then choose a right site which have more deer activities. Once you are ok with this, you can proceed to the following steps to build your own deer stand.
Ø Decide the number of hunters so that you can plan for the size of the tree stand that accordingly.
Ø Look for the V-shape branched tree so that it can offer you a great support.
Ø Build a square base according to your wished size. The usual width of the base will be 7 feet. The base frame should have 2×4 boards placed upon for every two feet while the platform frame should have minimum four 2×6 inch boards.
Ø Having created the frame, attach it to the tree by using 16d nails.
Ø Construct flooring on the frame platform by using 1×6 inch boards which facilitates proper disposal of rain water.
Ø Then two limbs should be placed on either of the tree for holding your platform. Attach the corners of the platform to the V –shaped branches for additional support.
Ø Finally, have a ladder attached to your platform to move up and down the tree stand.
Hope you all understood the step by step construction of a Deer stand. So what are you waiting here for? Fly off to try your own.
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