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Hello from North Texas..

CB1

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Hi all, I’m grew up hunting Nebraska and currently live down in Texas. I am relatively new to bow hunting and have been absorbing as much info as I can.

I recently stumbled using this site and the concept of saddle hunting. I grew up mainly ground hunting and can think of many times I wish I was able to easily get up into a tree. I am looking forward to learning a lot here!
 

MNFarmHunter

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North Texas???

When I was stationed there, I was taller than any of the trees. You don't need a saddle, you need a lawn chair.
 

CB1

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Jun 14, 2021
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North Texas???

When I was stationed there, I was taller than any of the trees. You don't need a saddle, you need a lawn chair.

Ha I was thinking more of trees in Nebraska or when I go out to east Texas. In north Texas you are lucky to be low enough in a lawn chair but then you have to watch out for thorns and fire ants.
 

MNFarmHunter

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I was in San Angelo, Altus(OK) and drove many times to Wichita Falls.

What I learned was:
1. Jackrabbits are mean
2. Texas skunks are friendly
3. Cactus hurt
4. Speedbumps (armadillo) are only seen dead on the road
 

CB1

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Jun 14, 2021
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I don’t currently have a saddle. I initially looked at tetherd or Hawke Helium but there are quite a few options to consider. It’s not a cheap investment so I’ll probably need some additional research.

Also thought about making one with the sit drag. My only concern there is making one that will give me a decent experience rather than a crappy one that keeps me from giving saddle hunting a true go.
 
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Jpdarby2

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Welcome from a fellow Texan. I hunt the SHNF on a regular basis. Saddle hunting certainly main those long walk in much easier.
 
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philsanchez76

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Welcome sir. Check out the classified section. You can get a much better deal on a used saddle.
 
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