Tips to Build a Deer Stand for Hunting Deer According to Marty Prokop

Rice Lake, WI, January 06, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Before you build a deer stand, make sure to check your local hunting regulations. On public land you can usually carry in a portable deer stand and remove it when you leave for the day.

If you are on private land owned by someone else, make sure to get the landowner’s permission to build a deer stand.

Once you have determined it is legal to build a deer stand, next you have to determine if you want a portable deer stand or permanent deer stand.

Marty Prokop says, “When it comes to a portable, you can build a deer stand but with prices as reasonable as they are it’s much more cost effective, especially when you factor in your time, to purchase a ready-made deer hunting treestand.”

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 1

“Do you want to build a deer stand attached to a tree or as a stand alone structure? How many people are going to be in your deer stand? How large do you want it? What weight will your stand need to hold?” Marty Prokop asks.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 2

“If you build a deer stand for permanent placement do you want your deer stand fully enclosed or simply want a raised deer hunting platform?” Marty Prokop reminds.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 3

“When you build a deer stand are you going to use wood, metal or a combination of both? If using wood to build a deer stand, for longevity, use green treated lumber. In using green treated lumber I find it is not necessary to paint the wood,” says Marty Prokop.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 4

“How are you going to get into your deer stand? Are you going to have stairs, a ladder or tree steps?” Marty Prokop asks.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 5

“If you want to build a deer stand that is enclosed remember that you will need a door, clear viewing windows and shooting windows that open noiselessly,” Marty Prokop says.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 6

“If you build a deer stand fully enclosed do you want heat? Do you want the walls insulated?

“You need to choose a safe fuel option with proper ventilation and the least odor with your heat source away from anything combustible. Even just getting out of the cold wind will help you feel more comfortable,” Marty Prokop says.

Build a Deer Stand Tip# 7

“How are you going to minimize the noise from within your deer stand? Are you going to carpet the floor?” Marty Prokop asks.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 8

“When you build a deer stand remember to think about when nature calls. Do you want a portable toilet or how do you plan on handling this situation?” Marty Prokop reminds.

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 9

Marty Prokop offers, “Are you going to paint your deer stand? If you are painting when you build a deer stand make sure to do it three months prior to the deer season to allow the smell of fresh paint to fade.”

Build a Deer Stand Tip # 10

“To build a deer stand most effectively and not spook the deer (and you are not painting your stand), put up or build your deer stand a minimum of one month prior to the opening of deer season. This allows deer to acclimate to your new deer stand and get back into normal fall routine,” Marty Prokop advises.

About Marty Prokop: Marty Prokop is resident deer expert at http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com/tips.htm and has 24-years experience deer hunting, butchering deer for deer hunters and venison sausage making. Marty Prokop teaches deer hunting, hunter safety, deer butchering and deer sausage making classes. Marty Prokop has processed 7,805 deer, field dressed 422 deer and made over 991,990 pounds of sausage, smoked meats and jerky.

Marty Prokop has years of volunteering for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) programs. His deer hunting videos are used in statewide advanced hunter education classes. Marty Prokop is a successful speaker, outdoor writer and published author.

You can get Marty Prokop’s free deer hunting tips, free deer hunting videos and free online deer hunting game at http://www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com/tips.htm now.

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