Deer Stands, Tree Stands and Blinds for Deer Hunters
 The ODHA rates API Grand Slam Supreme as the #1 best Deer Hunting Stand on the
market. Quiet, safe, comfortable. Here's the climbing stand that outsells them all,
combining the superior API Power-Gripping Chain technology with truly unbelievable
comfort. The Grand Slam Supreme has a super-quiet, triple-cushion seat that folds out to make a padded back and headrest. Combined with the padded armrests, this treestand
has set a few standard when it comes to comfort. Comes with non-slip safety strips,
cinching straps, seat stabilizer strap, adjustable foot straps, camo-padded backpacking straps, ditty bag and safety harness. Get more facts at www.apioutdoors.com/api_outdoors/index.tpl
If you are looking for great Fixed Tree Stands or Ladder stands check out the API Buckmaster Baby Grand
or the Grand Slam Lite Ladder Supreme in 12' or 15' models.
More Climbing Tree Stands, Ladder Stands, and Fixed Deer Hunting Stands
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16-ft. Deluxe Ladder Stand
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The problem with most ladder stands is that they are not tall enough to put you at an effective hunting
height or lack the comfort required for all-day sitting. At a tall 16-ft., the Deluxe Ladder gets you off the
ground to a height where you don't have to worry about being easily detected. The full padded seat with padded backrest and arm rests keeps you sitting
comfortably from dawn until dusk. Designed wider for an additional measure of comfort, especially when wearing bulky cold-weather boots and clothing. This
wider construction also greatly enhances strength and stability. Durable all-steel construction combined with a dual ratchet strap attachment system, one
at the top of the stand and one at the stabilizer bar, creates a rock-solid and stable shooting platform. Durable powder-coated Grey Matte finish blends well
with any background.
Platform size: 20"x18-1/2".
Seat size: 19"x12".
Stand width: 22".
Weight: 68 lbs.
Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
 
The Doghouse Blind
My daughter likes to hunt with me when she is home from college and this year it will be more comfortable
and more fun with the Ameristep Doghouse hunting blind. We always try to hunt together because our
hunt is an opportunity to be together, not just to put venison in the freezer. In the past we usually manage
to get a couple of tree stands or ladders on the same tree, but this year will be better since we can sit in
the dry Doghouse, out of the wind and possible rain. That deer that spooked from our scent last year will
not smell us this year, thanks to the Ameristep Total Scent Containment system.
Description
The Doghouse provides concealment, scent control, and protection from wind, rain, and snow. You can
can set it up just about anywhere and it only weighs 12 lbs. The Doghouse blind is constructed from
heavy-duty spring steel that pops up in a few minutes. Exterior is woven from water-resistant nylon, while
the interior has ShadowGuard coating to eliminate shadows and silhouettes and human scent. It has four
windows for visibility, featuring see-through, shoot-through camo mesh. The Doghouse's 5' square floor
plan and a height just under 6' readily accommodate two hunters and their gear. The Doghouse folds into
24" x 2" thick camo backpack for simple transport. 8 stakes and 4 high wind tie-downs are included.
The Doghouse TSC features a water resistant nylon exterior to protect hunters from wind, rain, or snow.
The interior is lined with black ShadowGuard fabric that totally contains scent and totally conceals any
movement within. Hunters can shoulder a gun or draw a bow while remaining completely unnoticed from
the outside. Built-in window tie-downs eliminate flap noise during windy conditions. The Doghouse TSC
folds into a 2" x 24" backpack that weighs 12 lbs., and comes with 8 stakes and 4 high wind tie-downs.
Roomy 5' square by 5'10" high blind readily accommodates two hunters and gear.
ODHA Field Test
I was a little skeptical at first of using this type of blind for deer, but I am now a believer. So far this
season, I have taken two deer from the Doghouse using my Horton crossbow. I set the blind up two days
before bow season opened and took a doe at 8:00 AM the first day of season. When I set the Doghouse
up, I try to find some natural cover to break up the siloquet and also brush it with cuttings from nearby
bushes and trees. Take along a set of pruning shears and the job can be done quickly and easily. The
brushing takes longer than the setup. The blind goes up and down in a couple of minutes and packs
easily to any location. I can carry it much further than my deer stand and not be all sweaty when I get to my hunting location.
The blind has windows on all sides and also has see-through camo mesh over clear plastic to cover the
windows. The effect is to let you see out, but the game can not see into the blind. You are supposed to
be able to shoot fixed blade (non-mechanical) broadheads through the window covering. I shoot
mechanical broadheads, so I open the window and cover the bottom 3/4 of the widow with the plastic
covered camo mesh, leaving a small opening at the top to shoot through. It has worked fine so far. The
deer don't seem to be bothered by the blind at all and walk all around it.
One of the best things I like about the Doghouse is having a dry place to hunt from in rainy weather. We
have had a lot of rainy weather in Georgia this season and it was great to have a dry place to hunt from. In
all the hard showers, the Doghouse has kept me and my gear dry. Even with brush on top, it still keeps
the rain out. Another thing is that taking along a non hunter or young hunter is much more fun and easier
in the blind. You can move around, talk and have lunch or snacks without the worry of the deer seeing you
. The one-person Outhouse model can even be used to cover the platform of a tripod stand.
Ameristep has several blinds to choose from for all kinds of hunting. The Doghouse is my favorite because
it is large enough for two people, but what ever your needs, I am sure you will find a solution with
Ameristep blinds. They really work and you can take the ODHA's word on that.
Chester
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