Spring Scouting

[mrbb]

well I scout all yr

but I would honestly advise against hanging stands now, thats a lot of stress on the straps as trees grow
I can see putting up a stand to get a feel for what it will be like , but I would NOT suggest leaving stands up from now till hunting season,
well, maybe ladderstands, and even on them I leave the straps a little loose and re snug come hunting time! and replace straps every so often!

most MFG"S say you shouldn't leave a hang on stand, on a tree for more than a week or two(I know most don't follow that rule) ,
but the UV from the sun is hard on the straps and then the tree's constantly growing , even if so small, can be bad on them straps, and safety

just don't want to see anyone get hurt thats all

have fun
green up here in PA is coming on fats this yr too!@

[ernie]

Thats some great advice about hanging stands. I use the Millenium lock on... so I basically hang a set, fasten the chain/rig to the tree, and pack the stand out of the woods with me. Another negative about hanging stands this time of year is that you've got an increased chance of getting them stolen between now and September..

[blackbeard]

Greenup is 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule, haven't been scouting much, still taking stands down.