Reeder Custom Guns - Saddle hunting thoughts....

MQ1
Saddle hunting thoughts....
Thursday, September 19, 2019, 20:25

I grew up in the midwest, and have tried just about every style of stand hunting common...hang on, climbers...homebuilt platforms in trees...you name it.

Each style of stand has its plusses and minuses...climbers are quick, but you are limited to straight trees...hang ons are sturdy and light, but take additional time to set up, and can ruin a good spot if hunted too much (or get stolen)...etc..

I bought a saddle to hunt this year mostly because I think it will be safer in the tree, as fast as a climber, but allow me the freedom to hunt from odd trees that would not work for a climber or hang-on. I don’t think it really minimalist, but it does cover the bases better than the other options if you like to hunt in many different areas and will not be hunting permanent stands.

To me, ambush hunting success is predicated on understanding the movements of deer in the woods, and putting yourself in a position for a clean shot. I bow hunt mostly, but have used a pistol when injury would not allow me to draw my bow.

I can’t lie...I’m looking forward to playing with the saddle this season.

MQ1

I know this will irritate some of you but - John W, 2019-09-19, 11:21
- Saddle hunting thoughts.... - MQ1, 2019-09-19, 20:25
  - My saddle hunting was done from horseback. - Jim Taylor, 2019-09-20, 06:51
  - Please let us know how well you do - John W, 2019-09-20, 03:28
- everybody has their own way of hunting. - Gary Reeder, 2019-09-19, 13:22
- Not for me. - Sid R, 2019-09-19, 12:45
  - Sid, is that weyrhauser land in Oklahoma by chance? (nm) - Asa, 2019-09-19, 15:01
    - Asa, it is Western Arkansas less than 25 miles to OK (nm) - Sid R, 2019-09-19, 17:44
      - Just wondering, my dad grew up - Asa, 2019-09-19, 21:17
        Asa my lease is due east of Broken Bow lake. - Sid R, 2019-09-20, 13:22
        Mistake of a lifetime couldve bought 30 acres - Asa, 2019-09-20, 15:26
        Depends on the locale, in Washington and Oregon - Amede, 2019-09-20, 03:32