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New in Middle Tennessee

S.McArthur

S.McArthur

New Member
Joined
Dec 10, 2018
Messages
23
Location
Greenbrier, TN
Hello all,
The name is Steve and I live just northwest of Nashville TN. I have just ordered my first saddle setup and in 6+ weeks should be figuring out how to hang in a tree. I joined here per recommendation from members on the Bowhunting.com forum (Not trying to plug a forum). We have a small thread over there about saddle hunting, but it does not really get any traction. Figured I'd be best suited to come and start reading over here.
I've done a lot of reading and watched the G2 outdoors guy videos and I'm ready to take the plunge. I hunt two small acreage private land spots and hunt public land in southern Illinois. Saddle style hunting will solve a lot of problems for me on public land, I am looking forward to seeing what opportunities it will open up for me.
I ordered the Tethrd Mantis starter kit, once I receive it and start playing around I'll move onto platforms and whatever other stuff I may need for next season.

Looking forward to picking your brains, Don't expect to see my post count go up, I plan on reading rather than ask the same new guy questions.
Here is this year Illinois deer for an introduction.
 

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Howdy Steve I'm 150 miles east of you in the ridge and valley system of Tennessee. Used to hunt Macon county in mid-tn,good huntiing there about 1.5 hrs from you. Check out Hickman and Perry counties too. Just switched to saddle and still have lots to learn.----Greg
 
Thank you all for the warm welcome; update as of day two: I have read quite a lot, still reading. Great info and insights into different setups. I'm pretty excited about receiving my Mantis, I saw they (Tethrd) said they are getting things going a little smoother/quicker, maybe the 6 weeks lead time will shorten. Either way, I have plenty of time to figure out how to up for myself.
I told a few guys at work about it, they just gave me that funky *** look, the same look I gave when I first started researching saddle style hunting.
 
joel0711 said:
Howdy Steve I'm 150 miles east of you in the ridge and valley system of Tennessee. Used to hunt Macon county in mid-tn,good huntiing there about 1.5 hrs from you. Check out Hickman and Perry counties too. Just switched to saddle and still have lots to learn.----Greg
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Thank you for the welcome, honestly where I hunt in Illinois is closer than those counties; although it does cost me right around $500/year to hunt out of state, it is worth it to me. I have two spots in Robertson county I've been hunting for 6 years now and finally killed a good buck there. Good to meet you!
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Kurt said:
Welcome from MA. Your in the right place. Nice buck.
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I actually grew up in Connecticut and have gone to Mass a few times when I raced MX. I still go up to visit family in CT and will sneak up to Fenway to watch the Sox. I miss the Lobstah and general Italian based food.
 
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