• The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
  • We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules

Search results

  1. Joseph White

    New saddle hunter help

    Alright guys, I need some advice. Currently I feel like I am sitting in the drivers seat of the saddle hunter struggle bus!. I am using a kestrel with 4 muddy pro sticks, tethrd predator platform, lineman’s rope, tree tether with ropeman 1, and 2 sys haulers. I feel like I am inefficient in my...
  2. Joseph White

    Saddle set up pack in / out

    Yes, bow in hand. have a field and stream outpost backpack
  3. Joseph White

    Saddle set up pack in / out

    What is the best way to organize your saddle hunting gear for the walk in and out. I have a saddle, with tether and linemans belt, predator, 4 muddy pro sticks, And a backpack to carry in. The past two nights I’ve had the predator in my backpack and the sticks clipped on the outside of the pack...
  4. Joseph White

    Official Predator Platform review thread!!

    Our season opened yesterday here in KY so I used it yesterday and today. Mine developed a squeak also this evening. Anytime I shifted my weight it squeaked. Not good for trying to maneuver for a shot. Didn’t cost me anything this evening though, too hot. I’ll try some graphite tomorrow on the...
  5. Joseph White

    First sit in a saddle

    Today is opening day of bow season in Kentucky. I received my predator platform in the mail this morning just in time for the evening hunt. Although no shooter bucks were seen I did see several deer and got to use my saddle for the first time. It’s going to take me a couple of sits to get used...
  6. Joseph White

    Ohio hunting

    I've hunted Ohio public land for 15 years, all of it in Wayne national forest. You won't see a whole lot of deer but the last week of October and first two weeks of November are good for some slammers. Not uncommon to see 140"+ bucks. Don't be afraid to walk for a while and stay away from...
  7. Joseph White

    ENDED - Mantis Saddle & Predator Platform Giveaway

    Sign me up!
  8. Joseph White

    Bridge Length

    I might be happier if I would have known you guys were coming out with an ultra light saddle! I'll definitely take a look at the platform though. kidding. Thanks for the advice. I'm happy with my kestrel so far. Can't wait for September to try it out.
  9. Joseph White

    Bridge Length

    I recently just purchased and received my first saddle, the kestrel (sounds like I might have been better off to wait until June 1st to see the Mantis, but anyway) The bridge seems very long and from what I've read on here is that most people like a bridge somewhere between 24" and 30". My...
  10. Joseph White

    Tether rope type?

    Need advice on type of rope to get for the tether and linemans belts. I have heard the Samson predator rope is good but didn't know if there was anything thinner or better out there. I just got my kestrel in the mail yesterday(it's awesome)and I am trying to get the rest of the system set up...
  11. Joseph White

    Climbing stick opinions

    Thanks for all the input
  12. Joseph White

    Climbing stick opinions

    I am trying to decide which climbing stick system to purchase. Options right now are the Hawk helium, Lone wolf sticks, and muddy pro sticks. May even be interested in the sticks due to come out from the hunting beast if I can get the specs on them. Give me your opinions on the good and bad of...
  13. Joseph White

    Kansas DIY hunt

    I'm thinking of a Kansas DIY hunt for 2019. Want to try my hand at some flat land deer. Anybody care to share their experiences or pointers on pulling off a successful hunt? What to look for when finding places to hunt? Plant to hunt all public and walk in hunting access. Mid November time period.
  14. Joseph White

    Rapid rails

    I have a set of five aluminum ameristep rapid rails that I bought new probably ten years ago. I haven't used them more than a handful of times, they are practically brand new. I'm just getting into saddle hunting and was wanting some thoughts on using them as a climbing method. I know there are...
  15. Joseph White

    2018 Whitetail Workshops

    John, I'll be heading up to the Ohio deer expo in a few weeks and will make a point to stop by your booth. I'm really interested in the saddle hunting method and would like to see a kestrel in person before purchasing. Hope to see you there.
  16. Joseph White

    New guy from Kentucky

    Hello all, I hunt in northeast Ky and southern Ohio and have been using a climbing tree stand or hang ons for years. However the steep terrain and thick cover can make these stands hard to get into the right locations. I also hunt public land which is another issue with hang on stands. I am...
Top Bottom