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Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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01/20/20 12:19 AM
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AdanV
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I want to get myself either a tree stand or saddle. The problem is, I dont know which and dont want to end up with buyers remorse later.
I hunt Somerville often. Unlike Sam Houston, theres no Pine trees, so it looks like a climbing stand wont work as most trees wont allow it. So I guess it'll have to be a fixed tree stand with climbing sticks.
Since its public land, its obvious its gotta come down in 72 hours. So it has to be light, as I walk at least a mile, plus I walk slow to keep the noise down.
What do yall use?
God Bless Texas Arsenal: Savage Axis II - 30-06 Stoeger P350 - 12 Gauge Diamond Edge SB-1 - Compound Bow
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
[Re: AdanV]
#7722771
01/20/20 12:56 AM
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1860.colt
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used a climbing atand mostly at OSBWMA but also used the hang on stands, not all trails have a straight tree for climbers. . Also used the ladder sticks. The ones that off set each other. They can be used for dragging deer out. Indian style, tye two ends tagether, then spread other end shoulder apart. Trow deer on & strap it ta the sticks... use your harness rig up ta the steps.. Best wish's...
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
[Re: 1860.colt]
#7722973
01/20/20 03:38 AM
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AdanV
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used a climbing atand mostly at OSBWMA but also used the hang on stands, not all trails have a straight tree for climbers. . Also used the ladder sticks. The ones that off set each other. They can be used for dragging deer out. Indian style, tye two ends tagether, then spread other end shoulder apart. Trow deer on & strap it ta the sticks... use your harness rig up ta the steps.. Best wish's... Yeah, most trees at Somerville wont allow a climber stand. And the ones that do are all bunched up in only 1 area of the woods. On top of that, I found about 4 stands all within 100 yards of each other in that area.... Id like a stand where I can use it practically anywhere and its not a pain bringing in and out. I was at Walmart a few weeks ago. They had some tree stands on clearance. I tried to pick one up, but I saw how heavy they were, so I didnt buy it.
God Bless Texas Arsenal: Savage Axis II - 30-06 Stoeger P350 - 12 Gauge Diamond Edge SB-1 - Compound Bow
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
[Re: AdanV]
#7723039
01/20/20 06:12 AM
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swampthang
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Those tree saddles look really uncomfortable.I don't see how anyone could spend an extended amount of time in one. Plus you still have to jack with the climbing sticks and all that envolves. Some of the areas I hunt also have very few trees a climber can be used on but I still find a way to use it.
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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#7723112
01/20/20 01:25 PM
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White Falcon
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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#7723343
01/20/20 04:46 PM
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jakebunch
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Falcon, that is a very well thought out and handy stand/carrier.
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
[Re: AdanV]
#7723446
01/20/20 05:53 PM
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White Falcon
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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01/21/20 02:27 PM
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Last edited by colt.45; 01/21/20 02:36 PM.
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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#7725197
01/22/20 03:23 PM
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Abishai2584
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I have a tree saddle and have hunted out of it. I’m not a saddle only guy and prefer the more comfortable Summit Viper, but my Mantis is a tool to use when there aren’t straight trees or for long walks. IMO its a nice piece to have for the arsenal.
"If you want to catch beasts you don't see every day, you have to go places quite out of the way. You have to go places no others can get to. You have to get cold, and you have to get wet, too." --Dr. Seuss
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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#7726216
01/23/20 02:24 PM
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I did the same thing on my stands for Kansas. I can pull the axle and wheels and move them to three different stands that I use.
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Re: Tree Stands or Saddles for Public Land
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#7726330
01/23/20 04:11 PM
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White Falcon
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Nice. Try wheels on other end easier to pull or push.
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