Brand new guy, wanting to learn.

[LiverEatingJoe]

I'm contemplating going saddle rather than stand/blind (especially after reading Eberhart's books) but don't know a thing about them other than the YouTube binge I've done the last couple of days.

I wish I knew someone who had one just so I can try it out (see if I can get my butt even up the tree) before I go invest in all the gear.

I have a hunting lease but also have some land in my yard where I can practice just climbing without killing myself and shooting.

Suggestions?

 

[skell]

First off. Welcome!

Where are you located? If you are anywhere close to another saddle hunter, that may be a possibility.

 

[TonyGreenway]

Check out the Saddle Hunter Google map and see if there's anyone near you. These folks are super supportive of us new guys, and someone will probably help you out.

 

[bigjoe]

Welcome aboard

 

[Daniel]

Welcome. I’m in eastern NC just passed Raleigh. I use a guidos web which I love. Ezboy recliner in the tree. Have a mantis on order and one day I’m sure it’ll arrive.


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[skell]

Sorry, didn't see your locale on my phone. I'm seeing Western NC on computer. Looks like you may have some folks in your neighborhood by the Saddle Hunter Map: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.196.../data=!4m2!6m1!1s1GhuYfPZR436tAHCVJAi2Z9oc-oc

 

[LiverEatingJoe]

I need to learn how to use that map. Looks like some of those folks are near me (I'm in Haywood County, west of Asheville).

 

[Nutterbuster]

LiverEatin', eh? I'm the only one in my family that enjoys the darkest of dark meats. Chicken, beef, deer, or best of all squirrel.

Keeps momma's boy healthy and happy!

 

[LiverEatingJoe]

LiverEatin', eh? I'm the only one in my family that enjoys the darkest of dark meats. Chicken, beef, deer, or best of all squirrel.

Keeps momma's boy healthy and happy!

It's actually a nod to one of the great mountain men, "Liver Eating" Johnson (about how the film "Jerimiah Johnson" and the book "Crow Killer" were about).

 

[noxninja]

Welcome! Careful where ye tred....the saddle insanity is a wee bit on the extreme side....once you get bit...there is no turning back!