S1-E43: The Pros and Cons of Tree Saddles for Deer Hunting | Saddle Hunting Costs, Benefits, Techniques

The Pros and Cons of Rubber Boots for Deer Hunting

Rubber boots might be the most popular footwear for whitetail hunters, especially over the last decade. There are many reasons they’re beloved among whitetailers, but they’re not perfect for every hunter in every scenario. I hunt the big woods, Appalachian mountain region of Pennsylvania and much of the East, where you’re covering miles of challenging terrain just to get to a treestand. When I wore rubber boots, the lack of ankle support and...

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...

Answering the 3 Most Common Questions About Tree Saddle Hunting

I first heard about tree saddles more than a decade ago. At the time I thought hanging from a tree by a waist harness seemed uncomfortable, impractical, and downright foolish. But it turns out I was the fool. Ten years later I finally gave saddles a try—only to realize I’d been missing out in a big way. I’ve used saddles extensively in the last few years and now see them as one of the most effective tools for hunting deer from an elevated...