I love ladder stands. But my pref is for those that have the platform that goes all the way under the seat.
Dislike shooting rails. Good way to bash a cam on a bow.
There used to be some that were closer to the tree, the stand hanging out.
Think those type would be easier to hide.
Which brings me to the two bad points of ladder stands.
1. they are easy to spot.
2. other folks will hunt out of em.
On public land I use a ladder stick w a hang on stand, and fold the hang on up and padlock it when I leave.
