Best Place to locate a high seat

[muddy42]

Hi there. My ground only has roe deer on it and is made up of mixed ages and unplanted areas of commercial forestry (mostly Sitka Spruce). I've never really liked the high seat experience, but I have just been given a metal lean-to chair high seat, hence the question about where to locate it.

It might come in handy if I have a friend out. What's the preferred location? Sitting on the edge of a clearing? or just where I see lots of deer? Does the prevailing wind matter? Thanks

 

[Freeforester]

...Gonna need skyhooks and a long stand...

 

[nicowilson]

Initially, try somewhere where you see deer and/or their droppings.

 

[croydbay]

Hi, access without disturbance, field of view with background, far enough from traffic so its not nicked, wind direction should not matter once you are up, but don't blow your scent on the whole site getting in! good hunting.( always give it 10 more minutes)

 

[bullet chucker]

Check for the SAFEST' tree, that you put it on, and how you will secure it, assume it to be a fixture' as a temporary fixing may not be safe to climb onto,either for you or your guest? Also consider safe fields of fire.

BC.

 

[muddy42]

OK. Its Scotland, so no issues with people, roads or theft. I'll definitely make sure its well attached - nothing worse than a wobbly structure. I'll try the edge of a clearing first.

 

[badbob]

Because you will have a steady rest you need to maximise the field of view.
Clear fells new plantings.
Bear in mind the sunrise and sunset sun dazzling you.
Prevailing wind, easy, quiet access in the dark.

 

[75]

Bear in mind the sunrise and sunset sun dazzling you.

OP did say it was Scotland

 

[Stalker62]

Just make sure that when you have strapped it in tight, that the seat is facing away from the tree...

 

[Oh6]

If you are putting up a highseat in a location where you will be the only person using it, then don't set it up to look straight out.
If you are right-handed, then position it facing nearer 2'o'clock rather than 12'o'clock. This will make it a lot easier to get lined up on deer appearing along the hedge/treeline to your right, and still comfortable for anything appearing to the left as well.

 

[Stalker62]

If you are right-handed, then position it facing nearer 2'o'clock rather than 12'o'clock...

This is unnecessary.

Simply refuse any left handers access to your syndicate.

Sinister?



Leftist gags aside.
That is good advice. How often do we seat seats (tautology?) square on and then have to squirm around take the shot.

Set the seat "off", so your shots will be "on".

 

[Freeforester]

OK. Its Scotland, so no issues with people, roads or theft.

Only political corruption, collusion and sleaze up here....fancy another banana, anyone?

 

[Freeforester]

This is unnecessary.
Simply refuse any left handers access to your syndicate.

Sinister?

Adroit, I’m sure!

 

[8x57]

Don't be afraid to move it if you find you haven't got it right first time or if conditions change such growing trees. I've moved all three of my seats a couple of times over a 10 year period.

 

[Marcher]

I like to site one where I would finish a morning stalk. Then I can sit up and watch for another half hour. It can be very productive.

 

[8x57]

I've got one which is a double and quite low, it's like sitting in your favourite armchair. It's only just inside my shoot and gives a good overall look at a fair bit of the ground and the most deer productive areas. I like to slip into it while its only just getting light and watch the sun rise over the forest and see if there's anything moving. I then stalk the ground and return to it for a while at the end of the stalking just to see if anything is slipping back in that I may have disturbed when stalking. I find this very relaxing.

 

[Rhodesianjess]

Once the seat is up, I get underkeeper/helper to walk around the site, where you would expect to see deer. Quite a few times this has resulted in having to move for optimum position,dead ground especially being shown up by doing this. Also tree limbs that might need removing,due to possible shot interference.

 

[User00025]

Sometimes its easier and more comfortable to sit quietly in my mobile high seat which blends in well with stubbles and dead vegetation. Cushion on wing mirror, don't fall if I nod off (frequently) warm and dry. I love it.

 

[BEAR1]

A priority I find when you have sited it is a comfy seat cushion and correct leg and arm position on rail , it stops you fidgeting especially if you are sitting for a few hours .

 

[muddy42]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I have settled on a good location.

I agree that it needs to be comfortable, facing right (it sounds so obvious now!), sturdy and with a good rail height. I will make a few modifications to the basic frame.

As described I've never really been one for high seats, but I'm going to give this a go.