Saddle Hunting in the New Year

Saddle hunting is revolutionizing hunting from a tree.  Hunters can move more and take advantage of inviting deer sign immediately.  If you find a fresh feeding area, hot scrape, sap-dripping rub line, or other deer hot spot, you can immediately climb a tree and be ready to hunt within 10 minutes.  The beauty of saddle hunting is the ability to capitalize on a given circumstance and optimize your chances at a great deer.  This tactic is ideal for public land where traditional tree stands damage trees and are illegal.  Saddle hunting allows you to walk deep into virgin territory and hunt an unpressured spot from an elevated stand.  The following video from Vance is one of the best I’ve seen.  It explicitly explains how to set up a saddle and the gear you need.  If you are thinking about saddle hunting in 2025, this video will help immensely.

Saddle Hunting 101