The Stand of Death

Lawyer and Sid and I assembled another deer stand in preparation for the hunt this fall.

This is it.

It also sports (not shown) a fancy railing that is equipped with a cammo shroud and fancy cammo padding for the seat and seat back and the gun rest.

The gun rest flips back so a shooter with a bow can utilize this stand as well.

It is quite capable of allowing for the indulgence of a nap without the occupant befalling any harm. (Pun intended)

This is our latest purchase of a factory manufactured stand.

The last time we purchased a store-bought elevated stand was more than ten years ago when we acquired a contraption from Fleet Farm that consists of a tubular steel tripod that has a platform with a swiveling boat seat precariously balanced on top.

We call it - The Stand of Death

It is a well-earned name since many a deer has been slain from that strategically located stand.

Alas - it is showing its age and rust is taking its toll. Further reinforcing its pedigree. That is why all the hunters grit their teeth when they clamber up one leg of the tripod to climb onto the flaking platform.

Now I know why I never see these being sold anymore. This flimsy thing is going to kill me when it collapses.

The new stand is much safer. And in recognition of the litigious nature of the world we live-in it sports a half-dozen blaze orange labels (Not To Be Removed Under Penalty of Law) that have all of the requisite legal disclaimers, warnings and heedings conveniently printed in teensy tiny print.