free standing tri pod stand and liquid food?

[threeway]

Two questions for everyone?

One: Do any of you like using the tri-pod stand? I have a spot in some pines that are only about eight feet high, not high enough for a climber yet, so I would like to put up a tri pod stand. Just wondering if anyone has some pros and cons to them.

Two: IS the deer cane and other liquid baits illegal in MN? Can you pour them onto stumps etc and use them? Do they work?

Thanks for the responses!

[bogwalker]

Question #2: You answered your own question. Baiting deer is illegal in MN.

[USDA3]

We have a tripod stand at work that works great for areas of thick scrub brush/wetland areas or anywhere you can't get a treestand up. The stand feels somewhat "shaky" as you're climbing up, but once at the top its very sturdy. The brand we have is from that big place in Rogers and Owatonna.

The only negative I can see is that the platform isn't very large. Since the fixed seat is in he middle of the platform, you can spin but standing is difficult. I would make sure you get one large enough to fit your needs. maybe ne which the seat isn't fixed in the middle.

[Powerstroke]

Liquid is not the defining factor. If it is mineral it is legal. If it has any amount of food product in the product then it is considered bait and can only be used up to ten days before the season.

[BLACKJACK]

I was just looking yesterday at the local Menards, they have big tripod stand setup out front. It seemed pretty heavy duty and sturdy, priced at about $200, seems like it would be a good option in the right spot. I kind of wonder though about the rail around the seat, would be nice for gun hunting but for bow hunting it might get in the way.