Fall of 2022 was my first season hunting from a saddle. Greatly appreciate the info offered from so many on this and other saddle hunting forums.
As many have mentioned practice is critical to being safe and comfortable.
I'm using a latitude method 2 saddle and three Hawk Helium sticks with aiders. Was hunting from fixed stands on hunting lease until neighboring dogs became unbearable. Then I switch to hang-on stand on public land. Worked well but at 71 I started looking for ways to cut weight of gear.
Converted over to the saddle and after some practice and learning how to tweak the adjustments to bridge and tether for comfort I am very happy with decision to go this route.
Though I did not bag that special old buck this year I did fill the freezer with a nice doe. I find great enjoyment just being in the woods even if I'm not seeing the numbers of deer I would like.
I did have one very special sit this year when I had a black bear come up my tree to see what I was up to....as they say Priceless!
Love the ability to carry less weight and yet be comfortable sitting for hours. Enables me to get to places where there is less pressure on the deer.
Can't wait to get back in the woods.
As many have mentioned practice is critical to being safe and comfortable.
I'm using a latitude method 2 saddle and three Hawk Helium sticks with aiders. Was hunting from fixed stands on hunting lease until neighboring dogs became unbearable. Then I switch to hang-on stand on public land. Worked well but at 71 I started looking for ways to cut weight of gear.
Converted over to the saddle and after some practice and learning how to tweak the adjustments to bridge and tether for comfort I am very happy with decision to go this route.
Though I did not bag that special old buck this year I did fill the freezer with a nice doe. I find great enjoyment just being in the woods even if I'm not seeing the numbers of deer I would like.
I did have one very special sit this year when I had a black bear come up my tree to see what I was up to....as they say Priceless!
Love the ability to carry less weight and yet be comfortable sitting for hours. Enables me to get to places where there is less pressure on the deer.
Can't wait to get back in the woods.