Blueprints for Deer Stand

I built this one last year on my lease. I used 4x4x8' posts for the legs. The platform is 4'x 8' and the legs are angled out so they are approximately 5' x 10' at the ground level. Added a little cross bracing for support and then put the stand on top.

I built all of this out on the lease with pre-cut lumber and it worked great.

For the stand... I would pre fab some walls out of 2"x2" lumber and then slap a couple of pieces of tin on the top. Front of blind 7' tall and back of blind 6' tall for a lean-to type roof.

For siding I would recommend some 3/8" exterior sheathing or i've been wanting to try some vinyl siding. I think the vinyl siding would be easy to install on site and make it pretty light to move around if needed. You can also insulate the inside with 1/2" foam board.

Try this.

if you post an email adress, i've got dimensioned plans and cut sheets for a 4x6 one I did a couple years ago I can send you as a starting point.

Its pretty much what reggo described, 2x2 framing, 6' clear inside, walls/roof/floor all separate pieces so I could haul it down and then assemble in place.

I don't know anything about deer hunting.

They don't see that monstrosity and GTFO of dodge?

I gotcha. I'm not hating on them at all. If I were a deer hunter, I would definitely prefer sitting inside a warm box than freezing my arse off outside.

I just figured they would see that thing that clearly shouldn't be there and avoid it. Clearly not.

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I just figured they would see that thing that clearly shouldn't be there and avoid it. Clearly not

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Deer dont realize Oak tress and Pine trees grow naturally and Box stands dont Yes, the first few weeks they will be hesitant of a new stand. After that it is no different than a tree

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if you post an email adress, i've got dimensioned plans and cut sheets for a 4x6 one I did a couple years ago I can send you as a starting point.

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wcl0258@gmail.com

I like the little metal brackets you can buy that receive a 2x6 on the top for the floor joist and a 4x4 on the bottom for the leg. They're like $80 a set and make building a big arse box stand really easy. No concrete or anchors or any of that shite needed. Just 4 4x4's, some 2x4's for diagonals, and a box and a ladder.

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They don't see that monstrosity and GTFO of dodge?

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Not really. Most deer dont think anything of it after its been there awhile. Its when you pour a sack of corn on the ground. They know damn well that corn didnt just fall out the sky so they are really weary when eating it. Most monster bucks will avoid a box stand but with luck you can catch one passing through. Its all I have ever hunted out of and I see plenty deer. My Summit Viper tree climber was stolen and I never bought another one.

My brother is a welder so all our box stands have a steel frame with plywood sides. the bottom of the box is 10-15ft high off the ground like a tower. When they cut over we can see for a ways.