Well guys out of 5 sits in my saddle I am in love. I find something that helps during every sit, a few things I have learned so far
1. Knee pads are a must.
2. The smaller the tree the better.
3. If your back starts hurting stand up and bring the seat to your back with your butt on the straps.
4. As far as stealth and being mobile - IT CANNOT BE BEAT!!!!.
5. Always make sure the shot is on your left side if your right handed.
6. And it will save your life because when I shot my first ever wall hanger with my bow on government land in Louisiana yesterday I prolly would have jumped out of stand had I not been tied off.
Well guys here is my story in only my third sit I took down my largest Louisiana bow kill by about 80 inches by being able to sneak close to his bedding area.
Well December 2nd I scouted a spot with my treesaddle on, and found where 3 ridges pinched down into a miniature bowl about 40 yds in diameter. One ridge from the back come out of the big woods and had a lot of underbrush and the other two come from in front through some 15 year olds pines that had been thinned about 2 years ago. I read the wind and thermals and set up accordingly and had no sightings yesterday. So the next morning I returned to hunt one more time and pick up my set and move. At about 7:30 I hear steps on the ridge behind me, swing slowly to the left and I see legs. For a second it hits me, big boy is late getting home.after that the training of shooting and all the practice takes over. Another step and the left side was enough to get me fumbling for my hoyt. At 30 yds. He hit an opening and I let the thunderhead eat. He bounds 20 yds. And stops and I start worrying I might have missed. Then I see his back end sink a little and he does the death run another 10 yds and turns circles before crashing. This was a moment I have waited for, for years. I literally flood in emotions not knowing what to do. For a second I feel lost not really knowing the feeling that I was experiencing. Walking upto him the thought of all the hard work and sweat and walking I have endured was for a purpose. And after so long it finally ran its course, and with it being on public with a bow where the deer are pressured severely I feel the since of pride knowing that I am getting better as a hunter and outdoorsman.i
1. Knee pads are a must.
2. The smaller the tree the better.
3. If your back starts hurting stand up and bring the seat to your back with your butt on the straps.
4. As far as stealth and being mobile - IT CANNOT BE BEAT!!!!.
5. Always make sure the shot is on your left side if your right handed.
6. And it will save your life because when I shot my first ever wall hanger with my bow on government land in Louisiana yesterday I prolly would have jumped out of stand had I not been tied off.
Well guys here is my story in only my third sit I took down my largest Louisiana bow kill by about 80 inches by being able to sneak close to his bedding area.
Well December 2nd I scouted a spot with my treesaddle on, and found where 3 ridges pinched down into a miniature bowl about 40 yds in diameter. One ridge from the back come out of the big woods and had a lot of underbrush and the other two come from in front through some 15 year olds pines that had been thinned about 2 years ago. I read the wind and thermals and set up accordingly and had no sightings yesterday. So the next morning I returned to hunt one more time and pick up my set and move. At about 7:30 I hear steps on the ridge behind me, swing slowly to the left and I see legs. For a second it hits me, big boy is late getting home.after that the training of shooting and all the practice takes over. Another step and the left side was enough to get me fumbling for my hoyt. At 30 yds. He hit an opening and I let the thunderhead eat. He bounds 20 yds. And stops and I start worrying I might have missed. Then I see his back end sink a little and he does the death run another 10 yds and turns circles before crashing. This was a moment I have waited for, for years. I literally flood in emotions not knowing what to do. For a second I feel lost not really knowing the feeling that I was experiencing. Walking upto him the thought of all the hard work and sweat and walking I have endured was for a purpose. And after so long it finally ran its course, and with it being on public with a bow where the deer are pressured severely I feel the since of pride knowing that I am getting better as a hunter and outdoorsman.i
