Saddle Hunting 101

SADDLE HUNTING 101

Saddle hunting can definitely look intimidating at first glance. It seems like there's a lot of ropes, carabiners, webbing, and other stuff that hunters aren't used to from tree stands. That's ok. We know that once you get your feet wet, you'll be a pro in no time. Use this page to dunk your toes in the saddle hunting water. Then, you'll be ready to cannon ball.

Below we'll tackle the three most important pieces of gear, followed by the three most common questions we encounter.

THE ESSENTIAL PIECES:

Safety & Comfort: SADDLE

The FIRST thing you'll need is a saddle to keep yourself safe and comfortable for the duration of your hunt, from ground to hunting height. Ours is the WORKHORSE SADDLE.

See It In Action

Getting Up the Tree: STICKS

The second thing you'll need to do is be able to climb your tree of choice. For this, we make the simplest version of climbing sticks around: The WORKHORSE CLIMBERS.

See Them In Action

As For Your Feet: PLATFORM

The final essential piece is a platform to stand on. Ours provides stability and maneuverability, so it's solid no matter angle you place your feet.

See How It Works

For the Best Experience: ACCESSORIES

Sure, you can get by with just the three essentials we already mentioned, but there are ways to make your day in the woods more comfortable and convenient for you, so nothing gets in the way of a successful harvest!

Outfit Your Hunt

1 2 3 4

WHY SADDLE HUNTING?

SAFETY
If done correctly, saddle hunting is one of the safest ways to hunt from an elevated position, due to the fact that you are always connected to the tree. The saddle itself is your safety harness. Simple attach the lineman belt while climbing, and the tether at hunting height, and use both ropes when climbing past a branch on a tree.
COMFORT
With saddle hunting, everything is adjustable. From the height of your tether to the angle of your bridge loops to how your feet rest on your platform, it is ALL adjustable. Find out what works for you. Add to that a recliner for extra back support, and sitting all day long is no issue.
MOBILITY
Saddle hunting provides the opportunity to hunt any tree in any spot. Climbing stands require trees of a certain size, and lock-on stands stay where they are put. But in a saddle, ANY tree is fair game.