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    First Buck Down

    Just wanted to thank all of you guys. Started hunting last year at 33 and am the only one in my family. Learned a ton from all of you and got it done this year. He isn’t a giant but my first deer is a 7pt in NJ. I’m a life long saddle hunter and life long hunter from here on out. Thanks again!
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    More FNG questions.

    Hey guys. I’m a second year bow hunter first year saddle hunter. You have all been tremendous in shortening my learning curve. I am in the midst of my 6th saddle sit and have 2 questions. 1. Do you guys put your pack on the far side of the tree? In other words the 12 if you are hanging at 6? I...
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    First time in the Saddle for the Opener

    This is my second year hunting, first in a saddle. Hoping to get a shot at my first deer. Just wanted to thank you all for the advice and help. Hopefully a pic of my first meat in the freezer coming later tonight.
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    Rope for DRT

    Hey Guys, I want to try DRT and have some questions about appropriate rope. The NY saddle hunter guys talked about using Predator but that doesn’t seem to be available for purchase. I grabbed a cutoff section of HTP off RW rope for cheap but the Blake’s hitch doesn’t seem to hold well. I did...
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    Saddle Practice

    Getting some last minute practice in my new saddle before the season opens this weekend. I think I’m dialed in at 30
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    WTB: Platform

    Open to ridge runner or predator. Not interested in perch. Thanks.
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    sold please close WTS/WTT Tethrd Mantis (M)

    Bought a Mantis in M with microfit adjusters on classifieds but needed a large. My large will be here on Thursday. Will sell or trade for a Predator. Can send pics or add to thread tonight. Thanks!
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    Hunting Mentorship in NJ

    So last year was my first year hunting and none of my friends/family currently hunt(I know I need some new friends!). I see and hear lots of things about people mentoring new hunters and was wondering if there was someone on the forum in southern NJ who could help me get my legs under me. I...
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    Best Climbing Method for Southern NJ

    I am new to saddle hunting and evaluating potential climbing methods. I like in southern nj where we are predominantly pine forests. On the 2 private land areas I have available I have preset stick ladders for this year that were given to me. I will also be doing some public land hunting and...
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    New Saddle Hunter Tether Questions

    I am a new hunter, last year, and ripped the bandaid and ordered a mantis. I had planned to use the HSS safety line and linesman belt I purchased last year. After reading some on here I am hesitant to use them. If I go with the sterling OpLux I have see recommended here can I just tie a figure 8...
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    New Hunter/New to Saddle Hunting NJ

    Hello Everyone, I am new to hunting this season and wanting to give saddle hunting a shot, hence the “latestart”. I have a couple hand me down treestands and have gotten to see a few deer still hunting from the ground. I don’t know anyone that hunts so I am figuring it all out trial and error...
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