![]() ![]() You’ll love the Flex-Tek seat that flips back and out of the way in a smooth, quiet manner whitetail hunters will appreciate when you want to stand. This steel ladder stand sits tall in the tree, and once the ratchet strap and one-inch stabilizer straps are attached, the stand is ultra-sturdy. Too many ladders are too short with these lesser models, you’ll get busted and struggle with scent control. The height of this ladder stand makes it a win for the bowhunting crowd. Plus, its up/down operation is smooth and quiet. Why It Made the Cut: It’s incredibly sturdy, and the flip-back two-way adjustable padded shooting rail is an added safety feature for the bowhunter. The Best Ladder Stands: Reviews & Recommendations Best for Bowhunting: Muddy Skybox Deluxe I’ve hunted from most of the stands included in this list, and if I haven’t, I have interviewed an outfitter or trusted whitetail Yoda that has hunted from them. I’m not going to blow smoke I prefer to hunt from lock-on stands, but ladder stands are used in many locales where I chase bucks each October and November. Best Single: Hawk 21-Foot Sasquatch 1.5-Man Ladder Stand.Best for the Money: Summit Steel One-Person Ladder Stand.Best for Big Guys: Rivers Edge TwoPlex Two-Man Ladder Stand.Best For Bowhunting: Muddy Skybox Deluxe.Whether you’re stringing a series of ladders across your slice of whitetail paradise or want one to hold you and your favorite hunting partner, here are the best ladder stands out there. Today’s top-end ladder stands feature secure stand-to-tree attachment and, when used with a lifeline and safety harness, are incredibly safe. While ladder stands aren’t the best option for the run-and-gun public-land whitetail hunter, they are perfect for those that own, lease, or have permission on private ground and who want to get off the ground. ![]() The entire process lacked grace, but because the ground-to-platform height was 20 feet, the buck had no clue I was around. But when that Illinois 9-point emerged out of the fog, I could rise semi-quietly and draw my bow. There wasn’t much room to stand, and when I did, it felt like my stomach was doing somersaults. Though the ladder was narrow, it didn’t pop, creak, or move and the steps were perfectly spaced. I’ve been a fan of ladder stands since my first time in a hardwood tree some 15 years ago. ![]()
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