Ladder Stands

You may not be able to see this ladder stand I built due to the expert application of the camo paint.



Anyways, I had some leftover scrap lumber, bought the rails, and thought I would make a couple of "wildlife observation posts" on the quick and cheap. This is the 16' model. I also built a 12' model. Took me most of a weekend for the both! Then a couple of hours painting. I never knew it was so hard to "randomly" apply paint.

This was the mode of transportation to get to the secret location. I assumed I would be able to stand it up like any ladder, although I knew it would be heavy. I couldn't. I had to devise a system of ropes, two other ladders and a pulley. Half a day later, it's in place.

I don't think I saved much money, certainly not time, but there's a conversation piece strapped to a tree on Mount Laurel that will become a subject of future lore. Bow season opens Saturday and that's where I'll be.