Hello all, newbie here from Central VA. Been following this forum for quite a few months now since learning about saddle hunting after watching a John Eberhart interview. Decided it is now time to join and get involved in some fun discussions and ask many questions. Grew up paying club dues and hunting private lands. Quit the pay game last year and decided to take advantage of the 2 state forests, 6 WMAs (~50K acres total) all within a 30-45 min drive. Hunted from all ladder stands and climbers since I began bow hunting in 2011. Really interested in saddle hunting and plan to make it what I do 99% of my hunt time. Will be purchasing a saddle in early 2020 (after seeing what gets released at ATA). Right now I’m down to choice of Aero Kite and Tethrd Mantis. Also plan to climb using sticks (eventually 1 sticking w/ rappelled descent). Really love all the info included here and look forward to sharing my journey as a new saddle hunter.
