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    Leaning Tree Set Up

    I scouted today and found an abundance of sign but very few straight trees. These trees were over looking a trail and watering junction and are very representative of what I would be dealing with. As a new saddle hunter my questions are: 1. Would you set up in these trees? 2. If so how would...
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    Saddle Rotating in the Tree

    All right guys I’ve been practicing climbing for a few weeks now in the same tree and keep having a problem with wanting to swing to my right side. I played around with moving the tether some left and right tonight but it didn’t seem to help any. I’m using a JX3 if that matters. I took a few...
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    EWO Order Must Haves?

    I’m looking to make my first order from EWO to start putting my kit together for next season. This will be my first season saddle hunting and I’m starting from scratch on gear. Here is my current cart: 1” Slotted squirrel steps 4x RoS 7’ strap with sewn buckle Small fleece pouch Large fleece...
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    Bad Weather Hunts

    In traditional Oklahoma style we went from no wind yesterday to 20+ MPH winds today and it got me thinking about saddle hunting. Does anyone have a wind threshold where they’ll stay out of the trees and hunt from the ground or just stay home? I’ve hunted 20-30 MPH winds from the ground but this...
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    How long to get comfortable

    I’m planning to move to a saddle for hunting next season. I have bought my sticks but still don’t have the actual saddle or accessories yet, I’m planning to buy them in the next couple months. I’m in good shape but have no climbing experience. I’m planning on practicing climbing and shooting...
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    Saddle Practice

    I am planning to move to a saddle next year for my hunting. The question I have is how is everyone practicing shooting from the saddle? After the first shot are you recocking in the saddle, climbing down, working with a friend and lowering it for them to cock?
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    Critique my Purchase Plan

    I’m planning to saddle hunt next year after spending this year on the ground. I’m watching for sales (hopeful thinking) during the holidays and if not will order someone in the Feb-Mar timeframe so I can practice climbing this spring and summer. For reference I’m 6’3” 210# and wear a 32-34”...
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    New Guy from OK

    New guy here from Oklahoma looking to learn about saddle hunting. I’ve been ground hunting some overgrown public land this year and want to get up in the air to open up my opportunities and shooting lanes.
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