Saddle Hunting- Top 3 Questions Answered

Keith Arnold took this 7-year-old buck in Iowa with a vertical bow.  Interestingly, Arnold also hunts with a crossbow, his favorite being the TenPoint Flatline due to its compact length.  The Flatline shoots 16-inch arrows so that a hunter can “peek” around a tree and not worry about the broadhead catching on a branch or trunk because the broadhead does not extend beyond the end of the crossbow.

At the 2025 NRA Great American Outdoor Show, saddle hunting was exceedingly popular, with patrons standing in line to try out gear and ask questions of exhibitors.  TrophyLine offers a complete line of gear and a great video series explaining each element of saddle hunting.  If you are considering this exciting tactic, the following quickie gets right to the point.

Top 3 Questions