My first exposure to tree saddles came when reading the work of fellow Michigan native and bowhunter John Eberhart, who should be credited as the godfather of saddle hunting. He has an impressive ...

Efficiency is key when saddle hunting, and making multiple trips up and down a tree can be both exhausting and noisy. Using lightweight, inexpensive plastic carabiners can allow you to make a single ...

The swamp was the place to be. It was where all the whitetails came from, retreated to, and felt safe enough to move in daylight in the high-pressure public-land area I was hunting. But as I clanged ...

It’s never too late in the season to upgrade your stands and blinds, and now is the time to gear up for less during Black ...

“Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it,” is the advice a Pennsylvania deer hunter offers to those who are curious about saddle hunting. Hunting from a nylon saddle hanging from the side of a tree may ...

Given the considerable attention tree saddles have garnered from both hunters and manufacturers, you might conclude that they represent the sole practical choice for elevated hunting today. However, ...

The TrophyLine HyperLite is a magnesium climbing stick that packs flat and grips a tree with authority. See our review of ...

The Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg offers the latest advice and products to help hunters gain an upper edge on their next trip, including new turkey calls and gun slings. The show, which ...