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New guy in OK

OKnavyHunter

OKnavyHunter

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Pink, OK
Hello everyone. So, for the last couple months, I have been captivated by this idea of the tree saddle. I strictly hunt public lands here in Oklahoma since owning and leasing property is a bit out of my price range. Also out of my price range is owning 10 or more tree stand setups, especially since if I leave them out on public lands I run the risk of them walking away.

I am about to pull the trigger on getting myself the new Aero Hunter Kestral Flex and a set of Wild Edge steps. After doing research so far for the last couple months, I feel this setup and utilizing the "Cain Method" of climbing (I think that's what it is called) will be the optimum setup for me where I hunt. I now will be able to set up endless number of trees during the offseason while also being able to set up on new sign I may find during the season. Whereas right now, I only have 2 tree stands and have always been reluctant to move them mid-season due to being worried about bumping deer.

Originally from southern California, I did not come from a hunting family/background. As a "self-taught" hunter, I didn't start hunting until about 5 years ago when the Navy brought me out to Oklahoma. Now, other than working and my family, hunting and fishing consumes me. It is my passion and now a major part of my life. So much so I have started pursuing a degree in Fish and Wildlife.

I am excited to be a part of this Forum and learning even more about saddle hunting and even deer hunting in general.

Thanks everyone!
 
Welcome to hunting, and welcome to saddlehunter.com. I went into the service to get money for college. I studied Natural Resources, because I love hunting, and fishing, and all things outdoors, and have been working in Fish and Wildlife for 28 years. Tomorrow I go tree climbing to band eagle chicks in my home state of Massachusetts. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Good luck in your hunting, and in your professional endeavors.
 
Welcome OKnavyHunter. Great forum for picking up saddle hunting know how. I am new to saddle hunting as well and have been loving this site. Lots to learn.
 
OKnavyHunter said:
Does using a saddle help you get up into these trees out here in Oklahoma that are rarely straight and have about 50 limbs coming off of them?
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lol. I don't hunt those trees. Hunt a lot down in SE Oklahoma where the trees are plentiful.
 
skyjacker said:
lol. I don't hunt those trees. Hunt a lot down in SE Oklahoma where the trees are plentiful.
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Yea, the trees down there are better to get up into. I stay around central OK just cause I don't always have a lot of time to travel too far. I spend a lot of my time at Deep Fork and a little at Lexington.
 
Welcome from an Okie transplanted to God's Country Missouri. You at Tinker? Think the WE Stepps will work great for you on the scrub oaks. Use the stepps to get to branches might save you a few steps using them in conjunction. Being an older, plumper fella now, thought the "Cain Method" would be something reserved for the young studs. I was pleasantly surprised how easy and effective it is. Have moved to using the 5-step aider with stepps. Takes some practice but very efficient once you get the hang of it. Welcome aboard!
 
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