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New saddle hunter at 60 year old

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Mt Archer

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I killed my first whitetail with a bow 42 years ago. I am now 60 and trying saddle hunting. I like trying new methods but it is also out of necessity. I hunt a area near my home in the rugged foothills of the Cumberland mountains in eastern middle Tn. my only access to the very steep ridge tops is to climb from the bottom so I haven’t been able to hunt the ridge tops with tree stands because of the difficulty getting up the steep slope,s. I have been using and practicing with a trophyline saddle for a month. It’s too late for this season but by next year I hope to have my system worked out and be able to hunt where I need to be at the right time of the season. I look forward to learning all I can from this forum. Thanks to all for the info and if any of you hunt a similar terrain please share any experience you think might help.
 
Welcome from western PA also . It's a great way to hunt and I am over 60 also . If you have any questions be sure to ask. There are a good group of guys on the site that are willing to help.
 
Welcome from Oregon. I hope I'm still getting out there at that 'young" age. One is never to "young" to learn something new.
 
Welcome !!! I am 66 and I don't intend to stop any time soon.
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Today I tried a back belt on my hunt. It helps spread the weight even more and helps with comfort. I also used my new solo scout and was in the tree 3.5 hrs. I can’t say it was really comfortable but it is doable so I will keep the solo scout for short hunts and be buying a predator or mission for longer hunts.
 
Some days I feel exactly like that and then some days reality shows it’s face but I’m gonna do it as long as the good Lord allows me to.
 
Welcome from central FL

Hope I’m still trying new things at 60


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