When bow season opens in Alcorn County, the hunters who tag out are usually the ones who went mobile. A climbing tree stand lets you slip into a hot white oak flat in the morning and be gone before dark, with no ladder stand to haul and no straps left on the tree for someone else to find. Here are five top-rated climbing stands Alcorn County bowhunters trust.
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Why Alcorn County Bowhunters Love Climbing Tree Stands
Deer movement in Alcorn County changes with the acorn drop and the first cold fronts, and the best spot on Tuesday is rarely the best spot on Friday. A climber lets an Alcorn County bowhunter set up wherever the sign is fresh, then pack out and do it again tomorrow. The best climbing stands for bow season are light enough to carry deep, quiet enough to set up without spooking deer, and comfortable enough for a long afternoon sit.
Summit Treestands Mini Viper SD Climbing Treestand
The Mini Viper SD is the pack-in specialist of the Summit lineup. At just 18 pounds in aluminum, it goes deep into Alcorn County bottoms without wearing you out, and the suspended foam seat keeps long afternoon sits bearable. Summit’s Dead Metal sound-deadening helps keep setup quiet when the woods are still.
Weighs 18 lbs with aluminum construction
Rated to 300 lbs
20″ W x 32″ D platform with suspended foam seat and Dead Metal sound-deadening
The steel version of the Viper for hunters who want the sturdiest platform Summit makes. It’s heavier than the aluminum models, so it’s a better pick for a known hotspot you set up once and hunt all season than for run-and-gun days. The closed-front sit-and-stand design makes climbing simple and safe.
Weighs 29 lbs with steel construction
Rated to 300 lbs
20″ W x 34.5″ D platform; closed-front sit-and-stand climbing design
Summit’s most popular climbing stand, and a familiar sight in Alcorn County deer camps. The aluminum Viper SD balances weight and comfort better than just about anything in its class, with padded backpack straps that make the walk in easy. If you’re buying your first climbing stand for bow season, this is the one most hunters land on.
Weighs 20 lbs with aluminum construction
Rated to 300 lbs
20″ W x 36″ D platform with padded backpack straps
The roomiest climber in this roundup. The 180 Max SD’s extra-large platform and full surround seat give bigger hunters and all-day sitters room to stretch without noise. That 350-pound rating covers the hunter plus every piece of gear you’ll carry into the Alcorn County woods in November.
Weighs 26 lbs with aluminum construction
Rated to 350 lbs
Extra-large 21″ W x 38.5″ D platform with full surround seat
Summit Treestands Dual Threat PRO SD Climbing Treestand
The Dual Threat PRO SD was built with bowhunters in mind. The adjustable front bar flips down to give you a wide-open front for drawing your bow, then flips up as a steady rest when you grab the muzzleloader later in the season. The Dual Position Seat adjusts for comfort on long sits.
Weighs 22 lbs with aluminum construction
Rated to 350 lbs
Flip-down front bar for open-front bowhunting; Dual Position Seat; Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo
Buying Guide: Choosing a Climbing Tree Stand for Bow Season
Weight: Every pound matters on a long walk into Alcorn County public land or a lease. Aluminum climbers in the 18-22 pound range are the sweet spot for mobile bowhunting. Weight rating: Make sure the stand’s rating covers your body weight plus all your gear. Platform size: Bowhunters need room to draw, so look for platforms around 20″ wide or more with an open or flip-down front bar. Comfort: A good seat matters more than most hunters admit — the suspended foam and surround seats above keep you still and quiet longer. Safety: Always wear a full-body safety harness, keep the stand’s climbing cables inspected, and practice setting up in daylight before you hunt from it.
Conclusion
Any of these five will get you off the ground quietly in Alcorn County this bow season. Pick your weight and comfort trade-off, match the front bar style to how you shoot, and climb safe.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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