Hi from Minnesota. First off in 2009 I shot a 7 point buck it was my first year hunting and I had access to a good mentor and his private land at the time. (Was dating his daughter) well things went south and have not really hunted since always wanted to though. I was always interested in saddle hunting but did not want to spend 400 to try it. This year I saw the sit drag was making moves and picked one up. I have been busy modding mine and making a platform. I will post in diy. Good luck to everyone this year. so far I have been on 4 public land hunts and seen 5 deer pretty good for me!