What is an advantage of using a tree stand?

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Course Outline
Disadvantages
What are two advantages of hunting from elevated stands?
What are stands in trees?
What type of tree stand is best?
Where is the best place to put a tree stand?

Course Outline

- - Video: Welcome to Hunter Ed
  - The Four Primary Rules of Firearm Safety
  - Additional Rules About Firearm Safety
- - Why Hunter Education?
  - Responsibility, Safety Skills, Knowledge, and Involvement
- - Hunter Education Funding Sources
  - Pittman–Robertson Act
- - What You Learned
- - Defining a Firearm
  - Basic Parts of a Firearm
  - Animation: Parts of a Bolt-Action Rifle
  - Animation: Parts of a Pump-Action Shotgun
  - Animation: Parts of a Double-Action Revolver
  - Animation: Parts of a Semi-Automatic Pistol
- - Defining Ammunition
  - Basic Components of Ammunition
  - Selecting the Correct Ammunition
  - Rifle and Handgun Cartridges
  - Centerfire and Rimfire Ammunition
  - Shotshells
  - Choosing the Correct Type and Size of Shot
  - Shot Sizes
  - Non-Toxic Shot
- - The Basic Firing Process
  - How the Rifle and Handgun Fire
  - Video: How a Cartridge Is Fired
  - Video: How the Rifle and Handgun Fire
  - How the Shotgun Shoots
- - Introduction to Firearm Actions
  - Bolt Action
  - Video: How a Bolt-Action Rifle Fires
  - Lever Action
  - Video: How a Lever-Action Rifle Fires
  - Pump Action
  - Semi-Automatic (or Autoloading) Action
  - Video: How a Semi-Automatic Handgun Fires
  - Break (or Hinge) Action
  - Video: How a Break-Action Shotgun Fires
  - Revolving Action
  - Video: How a Double-Action Revolver Fires
  - Common Actions on Rifles and Shotguns
  - Common Actions on Handguns
- - Safety Mechanisms
  - Typical Locations of Safeties
  - Types of Safeties
  - Safeties Don't Replace Safe Handling
- - Magazines
  - Introduction to Sights
  - Sights: Bead and Open
  - Sights: Aperture (Peep)
  - Sights: Telescopic (Scope) and Dot
- - Differences Between Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns
  - Rifling in the Rifle or Handgun Bore
  - A Rifle's or Handgun's Caliber
  - A Shotgun's Gauge
  - Shotgun Choke and Shot String
  - Types of Chokes
  - Shot String at Various Distances
  - Steel Shot
- - Match Firearms and Ammunition...Correctly!
  - Safety Practices to Help You Avoid Using Wrong Ammunition
  - The Danger of Using Wrong Ammunition
- - Know Your Firearm's Range
  - Maximum Projectile Range: Rifle
  - Maximum Projectile Range: Shotgun
  - Maximum Projectile Range: Handgun
  - Video: Understanding Ballistics
- - Firearm Cleaning Basics
  - A Cleaning Kit
  - General Cleaning Instructions
  - Steps for Cleaning a Firearm
  - Where to Use a Brush, Cleaning Rod, and Cleaning Cable
  - Video: Cleaning a Firearm
  - Storing Your Firearm
  - Storing Ammunition
- - What You Learned
  - What You Learned (cont.)
  - What You Learned (cont.)
- - Fundamentals of Good Marksmanship
  - Selecting the Proper Firearm and Ammunition
  - Determining Accuracy Limits
  - Protecting Your Vision and Hearing
- - Sight Alignment
  - Aligning an Open Sight
  - Determining Your Dominant or Master Eye
  - Sighting-In a Rifle
  - Optional Sighting-In Techniques
  - Sighting-In Procedure
  - Adjusting Your Sight
  - Video: Sighting-In a Rifle
  - Rifle-Firing Techniques
  - Firing Positions: Prone
  - Firing Positions: Standing
  - Firing Positions: Sitting
  - Firing Positions: Kneeling
- - Shooting a Shotgun vs. a Rifle
  - Choosing the Proper Choke
  - Matching Choke to Your Quarry
  - Patterning Your Shotgun
  - The Patterning Procedure
  - When Is Your Shot Patterning Correct?
  - Shotgun-Shooting Stance
  - Shouldering, Pointing, and Pulling the Trigger of a Shotgun
  - Leading the Target: Swing-Through Method
  - Leading the Target: Sustained Lead
  - Snap-Shooting
- - Handgun Loading and Handling
  - Handgun-Shooting Position and Grip
  - Handgun Sight Alignment and Aiming
  - Handgun-Shooting Techniques
- - What You Learned
  - What You Learned (cont.)
  - What You Learned (cont.)
- - Steps You Should Take to Prepare for a Hunt
  - Know Your Quarry
  - Understand Animal Characteristics
- - Introduction to Hunting Strategies
  - Still Hunting
  - Stalking
  - Posting
  - Using Ground Blinds
  - Video: Hunting From a Ground Blind
  - Using Elevated Stands
  - Game Calling
  - Driving
  - Flushing and Hunting With Dogs
  - Trapping
- - Where to Shoot
  - Animation: Choosing the Proper Shot Angle
  - Shot Angles: Broadside
  - Shot Angles: Quartering-Away
  - Shot Angles: Quartering-Toward
  - Shot Angles: Head-On
  - Shot Angles: Rear-End
  - Trailing Wounded Game
  - Approaching Downed Game
- - Field Care Basics
  - Field Dressing Techniques
  - A Game Care Kit
  - Field Dressing Larger Game
  - Transporting Game
- - What You Learned
- - Introduction to Primitive Equipment
  - Parts of a Muzzleloader Firearm
  - Muzzleloader Locks
  - In-Line Muzzleloaders
  - Muzzleloading Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns
  - Powders for Muzzleloaders
  - Projectiles for Muzzleloaders
- - Basic Muzzleloader Safety
  - Loading a Muzzleloader
  - Steps for Loading a Muzzleloader
  - Steps for Loading an In-Line Muzzleloader
  - Unloading a Muzzleloader
  - Firing a Muzzleloader
  - Muzzleloader Hang Fire Situations
  - Cleaning a Muzzleloader
  - Video: Modern In-Line Muzzleloading Safety
- - Speed and Range of Modern Bows
  - Common Bow Types: Longbow (Stick Bow)
  - Common Bow Types: Recurve Bow
  - Common Bow Types: Compound Bow
  - Stringing a Bow
  - Parts of an Arrow
  - Common Types of Arrowheads: Points
  - Common Types of Arrowheads: Broadheads
  - The Crossbow
- - Preparing for Safety Before You Go Out
  - Bow-Shooting Safety
  - Broadhead Safety
  - Safety Accessories
  - Bow-Shooting Position
  - Nocking an Arrow
  - Drawing and Anchoring the Bow
  - Aiming the Bow
  - Holding and Releasing the Bow
- - History of Firearms
  - History of the Bow and Arrow
- - What You Learned
  - What You Learned (cont.)
- - Introduction to Firearm Safety
  - Firearm Safety in the Home
  - Hunting Incidents
  - Main Causes of Hunting Incidents
  - Video: Staying Safe After the Shot
  - Importance of Safe Backstops
  - Firearm Safety at the Shooting Range
- - Introduction to Safe Carries
  - Video: Safe Firearm Carries
  - Proper Field Carries: Trail Carry
  - Proper Field Carries: Sling Carry
  - Proper Field Carries: Elbow or Side Carry
  - Proper Field Carries: Two-Handed or "Ready" Carry
  - Proper Field Carries: Cradle Carry
  - Proper Field Carries: Shoulder Carry
  - Proper Field Carries: Three Hunters, Side by Side
  - Proper Field Carries: Three Hunters, Walking Single File
  - Proper Field Carries: Hunters Facing One Another
  - Crossing Obstacles: Alone
  - Crossing Obstacles: With Others
  - Passing a Firearm to Another Person
  - Video: Safe Fence Crossing
  - Checking for Obstructions
  - Video: Clearing Plugged Gun Barrels
- - Loading Firearms
  - Video: Loading and Unloading Firearms
  - Unloading Firearms
- - Safely Transporting Firearms
  - Gun Cases for Transporting Firearms
  - Video: Transporting Firearms Safely
- - What Is a Zone-of-Fire?
  - Determining Your Safe Zone-of-Fire
  - Maintaining Your Safe Zone-of-Fire
  - Video: Safe Zones-of-Fire
- - Self-Control and Target Identification
  - Shooting Accuracy
  - Alcohol and Drugs
  - Beware of Hang Fires
- - Introduction to Elevated Stands
  - Pros and Cons of Elevated Stands
  - Types of Portable Tree Stands
  - Portable Tree Stands: Hang-On Stands
  - Portable Tree Stands: Climbing Stands
  - Portable Tree Stands: Ladder Stands
  - Tripods, Quadpods, or Tower Stands (Freestanding)
  - Elevated Stand Location
  - Video: Preparing to Hunt From a Tree Stand
  - Fall-Arrest Systems (FAS)
  - Fall-Arrest System Safety Guidelines
  - Avoiding Suspension Trauma
  - Hauling Hunting Equipment Into a Stand
  - Elevated Stand Safety
  - Video: Tree Stand Hunting Safety
- - Trip Preparation When Hunting With Boats
  - Transporting Firearms in a Boat
  - Zone-of-Fire in a Boat
  - Surviving Water Emergencies
  - Types of Personal Flotation Devices
  - Dealing With Cold Water Immersion
  - Survival Steps If You Cannot Get Out of the Water
- - Introduction to All-Terrain Vehicles
  - Rules for Safe and Ethical Operation When Hunting With ATVs
  - Know the Law Before Hunting With ATVs
- - What You Learned
  - What You Learned (cont.)
  - What You Learned (cont.)
- - Before Hunting Laws
  - Benefits of Hunting Laws
  - Fair Chase
  - How Hunting Laws Are Passed
  - Hunting Law Resources
  - The Hunter's Image Matters
- - Being an Ethical Hunter
  - Respect Natural Resources
  - Video: Approached by a Conservation Officer
  - Respect Other Hunters
  - Respect Landowners
  - Respect Non-Hunters
  - Hunter's Personal Code of Conduct
  - Gray Areas of Ethical Behavior
- - Becoming a True Sportsman
  - Five Stages: Shooting Stage
  - Five Stages: Limiting-Out Stage
  - Five Stages: Trophy Stage
  - Five Stages: Method Stage
  - Five Stages: Sportsman Stage
  - True Sportsmen Become Involved
- - What You Learned
- - Preparing for Risks
  - Four Key Parts of Preparing
  - The Hunting Plan
  - Physical Conditioning
  - Clothing
  - Video: Effectiveness of Blaze Orange
  - Day Pack-Survival Kit and Equipment
- - Reading a Topographic Map
  - Selecting a Compass
  - Understanding Declination
  - Plotting Your Progress
  - Global Positioning System (GPS)
- - Switching Into Survival Mode
  - Rules of Survival
  - S.T.O.P.: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
  - Preparing a Shelter
  - Starting a Fire
  - Signaling for Help
  - Drinking Enough Water
  - Finding Food
- - Hypothermia
  - Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothermia
  - Frostbite
  - Basics of Cold Survival Without Fire
  - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
- - Basic First Aid
  - First Aid: Bleeding
  - First Aid: Broken Bones
  - First Aid: Burns, CO Poisoning, and Chest Wounds
  - First Aid: Drownings, Heart Attacks, and Falls From Tree Stands
  - First Aid: Shock
  - First Aid: Snakebite
  - First-Aid Kit
- - What You Learned
  - What You Learned (cont.)
- - Conservation and Preservation
  - Lessons in Wildlife Management
  - The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
  - Causes of Threatened and Endangered Species
  - Habitat Management
  - Habitat Balancing Act
  - Carrying Capacity
  - Factors That Affect Surplus of Game Animals
  - The Hunter's Role in Wildlife Conservation
- - The Wildlife Manager's Role
  - Wildlife Management Practices
  - Beneficial Habitat Management Practices
- - Developing Wildlife Identification Skills
  - Wildlife Categories
  - Large Mammals
  - Small Mammals
  - Upland Birds
  - Waterfowl
  - Wetland Birds
  - Birds of Prey
  - Rare, Protected, or Endangered Species
  - Continue Your Wildlife Education
- - What You Learned
  - What You Learned (cont.)

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Advantages

Provide a wider field of vision—game is spotted sooner than at ground level
Allow time to plan for best shot through earlier detection of game
Position a hunter above the animal's normal field of vision
Make a hunter's scent harder to detect and movement less noticeable
Make a hunter more visible to other sportsmen so that he or she is less likely to be hit by a stray bullet
Provide a good backstop for arrows or bullets due to shooting at a downward angle

Disadvantages

Increase risk of injury resulting from falling
Can be difficult to carry, especially large portable stands
Provide no protection from cold or wind
Give little room for movement
Cannot move toward game while hunting

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What are two advantages of hunting from elevated stands?

Advantages.

Provide a wider field of vision—game is spotted sooner than at ground level..

Allow time to plan for best shot through earlier detection of game..

Position a hunter above the animal's normal field of vision..

Make a hunter's scent harder to detect and movement less noticeable..

What are stands in trees?

Stand – An aggregation of trees or other growth occupying a specific area and sufficiently uniform in species composition, size, age, arrangement, and condition as to be distinguished from the forest or other growth on adjoining areas.

What type of tree stand is best?

Best Overall: Summit Dual Axis..

Most Comfortable: Millennium M150 Monster..

Best for Mobile Hunting: Lone Wolf Alpha II..

Best Lightweight: Hawk Helium Pro..

Best Climber: Summit Viper Level Pro SD..

Best Climber for Packing: Ol' Man Alumalite CTS..

Best Ladder Stand: Hawk BigHorn..

Where is the best place to put a tree stand?

Always hang your treestand so the sun is behind you. For example, hang your stand facing west if you expect to hunt there in the morning. That way the sun won't blind or hinder your vision when it rises. Meanwhile, deer approaching from in front of you will struggle to see you with the sun in their eyes.