S1-E20: Should You ALWAYS Hunt High in a Tree?

Ask MeatEater: How High Do You Hang Tree Stands?

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers (and if we don’t, we’ll make them up). Every day, fellow MeatEaters send us more than 100 emails regarding hunting, fishing, cooking, conservation, and more. So, we decided to publish a series dedicated to our favorite FAQs. This is Ask MeatEater. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how high you should hang your tree stands. But by considering three factors, you can get to an answer that’s right for...

Should You Deer Hunt in the Rain?

Should you still get out in the field even when it’s raining? For some hunters, there’s an easy and convenient answer. Rain in the forecast means staying at camp and watching football or hitting snooze and catching a few more hours of sleep. But I’d encourage you to consider the more difficult—and potentially soggy—alternative. Despite the discomfort of a wet and rainy day, I’ve found these to be some of the best times to be in the whitetail...

Saddle Hunting 101: Why You Should Try a Tree Saddle

I’d heard about it for a decade and considered it for years. In 2018, I decided it was finally time to give it a try. I was going to hunt from a tree saddle. Of all the questions I’ve received since making that decision, no topic has been more common than tree saddles: What did I think about the tree saddle? Why are tree saddles worth considering? What tree saddle do I recommend? Are tree saddles comfortable? Should folks swap their stands for a...