Ladder stands are like the minivans of the deer woods. They’re functional and comfy; you just don’t want your buddies knowing you hunt from one. Personally, I’d rather bowhunt from a lock-on stand 20 ...

Wade Stufft's deer stand was built by Dane Hartl, owner of Wisconsin Landcrafters. It includes a wrap-around deck and a sleeping loft. Wade Stufft remembers well the day he decided to get his ...