re: Deer stand build

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I thought that was what the blind was for.

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It is. But, they can still see movement. Especially if you have big windows. Being up in the air, just gets you out of their field of vision. Take every advantage that you can.

A lock-on without any camo may be 25-30 feet up so they won't notice you. A box blind doesn't have to be that high up because you are fairly well concealed, but not completely concealed. That's why I try to make sure a deer has his head down when I put my gun out the window/position myself for a shot. Just because you are concealed, doesn't mean your invisible.

Don't get me wrong, a good elevated box stand is mainly so you can see better, but you asked what other reasons there were.