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Perfect tree for a saddle

Fl Canopy Stalker said:
Pine trees tend to grow that way and I hate hunting them. Personally I like white oaks with a slight lean or some type of offset with other trees in the back ground to help break up silhouette. Oh and a good size branch between 25 and 35 foot high since I usually climb MRS.
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I stay out of softwoods as much as possible because I hate getting sap on me and my gear. Not always a problem, but if I have a hardwood alternative, I'll take it. Now, I do have a white pine spot that I can assure you I will not be sharing a map of...
 
Agreed, I hate pines too. But I have one set up that the perfect tree over looking a huge oak tree, is a freaking pine. I put one bolt in to get to the first couple branches and then climb branches until I set my Mission. The other side of it, I shoot a crossbow and all the branches give me a great shooting rest.
 
Agree with others, I make it work when I find the spot, even if it means I'm on the ground.

When I have the option, I really, really like hunting multi-trunk trees. Seems like they provide better cover and better shot opportunities than being in a tangle of branches.
 
If I were to give advice for anyone it'd be, be creative. Try to practice in as many different situations as possible. If you can get yourself comfortable in as many different sized trees as possible you don't have to look for the perfect tree to setup, you can look for the right tree that will get the job done. You gotta put yourself in the best possible spot regardless of what the tree looks like. Soft wood, hard wood, skinny tree and huge trees, try to learn to utilize them all and you'll find yourself with more opportunities. You'd be surprised at what kinds of trees you can get into with this type of gear. Just practice your setup, get familiar with your gear in those oddball situations and you'll be giving yourself more chances to do what your out there to do!
 
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