So, as the title suggests, I am thinking of trying this saddle hunting thing. I’ve really been watching a lot of YouTube videos pertaining to saddle hunting.
Yesterday I did my first public land hunt. There is a National Forest about 20 minutes from my house. I did a lot of homework, online scouting, the past week or so. I found several places of interest that are about a mile back in the woods; that is if I take the shorter route.
Well, I ran into a problem. A couple of problems actually. One was a swamp that I underestimated and was unable to find an alternative route. The second obstacle, I finally found an alternative route which led me to about a 12 feet drop off to the creek below. I will now have to access these spots by using the longer route.
I hunted from my Summit Viper SD. Between the stand and my backpack I was carrying in about 35 pounds. The heavy weight is what has really pushed me to getting something much lighter. Also, it will allow me to access the stand sights quicker and without bulk.
I may have already answered my own question as to why I should switch to a saddle but what other reasons would I have to try saddle hunting? What are reasons I haven’t even thought of?
I really like the idea of getting way back in the woods with less worry of someone walking in on me.
I can’t imagine dragging a deer approximately a mile while also carrying gear. That’s another thing that seriously have me wanting to try saddle hunting.
How do you guys hang your bow? I’m not crazy about having my new Triax brushing against a tree trunk. My local National Forest has no rules against screwing things into trees so I’d probably use my two arm EZ Hanger.
Is there any advice/tips you’d give someone looking to get into saddle hunting?
BTW, this is my first post on this forum so please excuse any questions that sound ignorant.
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Yesterday I did my first public land hunt. There is a National Forest about 20 minutes from my house. I did a lot of homework, online scouting, the past week or so. I found several places of interest that are about a mile back in the woods; that is if I take the shorter route.
Well, I ran into a problem. A couple of problems actually. One was a swamp that I underestimated and was unable to find an alternative route. The second obstacle, I finally found an alternative route which led me to about a 12 feet drop off to the creek below. I will now have to access these spots by using the longer route.
I hunted from my Summit Viper SD. Between the stand and my backpack I was carrying in about 35 pounds. The heavy weight is what has really pushed me to getting something much lighter. Also, it will allow me to access the stand sights quicker and without bulk.
I may have already answered my own question as to why I should switch to a saddle but what other reasons would I have to try saddle hunting? What are reasons I haven’t even thought of?
I really like the idea of getting way back in the woods with less worry of someone walking in on me.
I can’t imagine dragging a deer approximately a mile while also carrying gear. That’s another thing that seriously have me wanting to try saddle hunting.
How do you guys hang your bow? I’m not crazy about having my new Triax brushing against a tree trunk. My local National Forest has no rules against screwing things into trees so I’d probably use my two arm EZ Hanger.
Is there any advice/tips you’d give someone looking to get into saddle hunting?
BTW, this is my first post on this forum so please excuse any questions that sound ignorant.
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