Abstract: A portable and foldable hunting stand comprises a rigid frame for temporary attachment to a tree that supports a selectively deployable platform adapted to be folded between a generally vertical transportation orientation and a generally horizontal, deployed position. A first platform strut is pivoted with an axis of rotation forming an acute angle relative to the frame. A second platform strut is pivoted relative to said frame with an axis of rotation forming a similar acute angle relative to the frame, but which extends away from the first strut. The platform struts outwardly diverge when the stand is foldably deployed, forming an obtuse angle between them, yielding a generally trapezoidal configuration. A selectively deployable traversing strut may extend between the platform struts in deployment. When the stand is folded for transportation, the platform struts are retracted to assume a parallel vertical, orientation.

Abstract: A portable and foldable hunting stand comprises a rigid frame for temporary attachment to a tree that supports a selectively deployable platform adapted to be folded between a generally vertical transportation orientation and a generally horizontal, deployed position. A first platform strut is pivoted with an axis of rotation forming an acute angle relative to the frame. A second platform strut is pivoted relative to said frame with an axis of rotation forming a similar acute angle relative to the frame, but which extends away from the first strut. The platform struts outwardly diverge when the stand is foldably deployed, forming an obtuse angle between them, yielding a generally trapezoidal configuration. A selectively deployable traversing strut may extend between the platform struts in deployment. When the stand is folded for transportation, the platform struts are retracted to assume a parallel vertical, orientation.