SADDLE HUNTING For BEGINNERS! Everything You Need To Get Started

In this video we have Cameron Derr of Exodus Trail Cameras on to talk about how to get started saddle hunting. Cameron transitioned to almost exclusively deer hunting out of a tree saddle three years ago and is here to teach you how to get started.
The first thing you will need is obviously a tree saddle. There are plenty of options on the market but there are three basic models.
- Single Panel Saddle
- Two panel Saddle
- Pleated Saddle
For beginners, two panel saddles and pleated saddles offer the most adjustability, and comfort. Cameron is running the Cruzr XC which is a pleated saddle.
Whichever saddle you come with, they will likely come with two ropes. You will need a Tether and a linesman's rope. Those are the two most important ropes for saddle hunting.
Once you have all of that set, you will need a way to get up the tree and something to stand on when you get up the tree.
Cameron is using the Hunting Beast Gear climbing sticks, and the Trophy Line EDP platform. The total weight is under 10lbs of gear making the setup extremely lightweight and mobile.
Saddle hunting isn't for everyone, but I would say give it a try before you completely dismiss it!
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  • @charlesdiaz8199
    @charlesdiaz8199 Жыл бұрын

    I am new getting into saddle hunting and this has been the simplest explanation in a video I’ve seen thanks

  • @rikertvonfulton16

    @rikertvonfulton16

    9 ай бұрын

    How has it been going?

  • @AhhBeejams
    @AhhBeejams Жыл бұрын

    This is the best video explanation I have seen so far. I've been doing my research before I buy and a lot of videos and sites mention the equipment you need but they don't SHOW what that actually is! Thank you for explaining the terminology!

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ccreed01
    @ccreed013 жыл бұрын

    Great video Cameron! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It is such a simple and light system, and for me would be perfect for public land and spots that are a long hike. Great job!

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    3 жыл бұрын

    He really explained it all very well! Thanks Cameron! We learned alot.

  • @chuckbert3117
    @chuckbert3117 Жыл бұрын

    Very good and simple explanation. Makes me want to take another look at a saddle.

  • @bigshootnsuly
    @bigshootnsuly2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I saw something yesterday that showed when using the kong the rope should go through the caribiner. Might want to double check the instructions. I use one as well

  • @JayN4GO
    @JayN4GO2 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained

  • @pensnut08
    @pensnut082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. You made it VERY understandable!

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @mikefelix9642
    @mikefelix9642 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You, just what we beginners need, some real information and descriptions!!!

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @504daron
    @504daron2 жыл бұрын

    Good JOB...Thanks!

  • @bkbowhunter1
    @bkbowhunter13 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍 I love the cruzr xc AWSOME saddle

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @donaldholtzclaw8130
    @donaldholtzclaw81306 ай бұрын

    Seems to me that saddle hunting could be a tool to add to the arsenal in certain circumstances, but no way will it replace other hunting stands. I use climbing stands, ladder stands, shooting houses, portable ground blinds, and hunt from natural cover on the ground, depending on weather, terrain, weapon, and season of the year. Personally, I’m not inclined to add more paraphernalia to what I already have. Right off the bat, saddle hunting gives you no safe practical way to add or remove clothing and no place to put miscellaneous items. It does provide a way to possibly use some trees where a climbing stand would not be used and it could get you elevated without having to do more involved work, but I’m thinking I’ll skip it.

  • @robburton3255
    @robburton3255 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration! Thank you!

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @larryfoster2227
    @larryfoster2227 Жыл бұрын

    I've been saddle hunting for over thirty years and if you use climbing sticks, you might as well use a tree stand! Throw them climbing sticks in the closet and SRT.

  • @Futurase1
    @Futurase12 жыл бұрын

    Very good job. I am interested. Not sure if you mentioned but I would highly recommend knee pads and the rest you covered.

  • @501BBQ
    @501BBQ2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video!

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @samora3
    @samora311 ай бұрын

    Great video , where can I get that tether ?

  • @BrandonFK88
    @BrandonFK88 Жыл бұрын

    This video just convinced me to saddle hunt

  • @rikertvonfulton16

    @rikertvonfulton16

    9 ай бұрын

    Have you done it after 7 months?

  • @BrandonFK88

    @BrandonFK88

    9 ай бұрын

    @@rikertvonfulton16 yeah. Have a mixture of trophyline and Latitude setup

  • @Jagalvan37
    @Jagalvan37 Жыл бұрын

    What size cruzer saddle is that? 2 or 3

  • @Badweather12
    @Badweather12 Жыл бұрын

    If you have 4 sticks and place one on the tree, how do you get the other 3? Like are you trying to dig them out behind you while dangling? Or do you have to hold all 3 in your hand? Basically, how hard is it’s to set the second stick while standing on the first one.

  • @oneofthosepeople2101
    @oneofthosepeople21018 ай бұрын

    Will these work on big cottonwood trees?

  • @markmurrell1894
    @markmurrell18947 ай бұрын

    I bow hunt but I also gun hunt. Do you think it’s wise to use the saddle method when using a gun? Any thoughts?

  • @jellodyne
    @jellodyne2 жыл бұрын

    What Lineman's rope is that? Looks much quicker than the HSS belt

  • @camthecameraman5096

    @camthecameraman5096

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its from CRUZR!

  • @wadesoutdoors1914
    @wadesoutdoors19142 жыл бұрын

    What’s the best way to attach your pouch to saddle ?

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    I run the clips down through the Molle loops. The downward pressure from the weight in the pouch keeps the clips from sliding back up through the molle. Latitude Outdoors just posted a video on this! Check it out

  • @bboggs1296
    @bboggs1296 Жыл бұрын

    Are 4 hour sits/hunts comfortable in these? I can see 1hour or 2, but how about all day? Do legs get tired/numb or any lower back ache?

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    Жыл бұрын

    There are a bunch of different ways to make your saddle sits more comfortable. For back pain, the bank bands are handy! Having a good platform, and a pleated or two panel saddle will be your most comfortable saddle options

  • @MexicanMovie
    @MexicanMovie2 жыл бұрын

    Are you sure that 10 lbs is correct ? 4 Beast stick minis "with" original beast straps weighs 8 lbs, i know i own them...... + the 3.8 lb EDP platform comes to 11.8 lbs total so far.... then add the tether, linesman rope and saddle weight so it is closer to 14 lbs total.

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cameron Is running Amstel daisy chains on the sticks bringing the weight down. The EDP and Sticks were weighed together for a video on the Exodus Channel coming in around 10lbs. Not considering the saddle weight into the total. Its being worn in anyways so It's just another layer. That weight was strictly based off the sticks and platform

  • @MexicanMovie

    @MexicanMovie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks i just ordered an EDP for myself. Great video !

  • @djkilpatrick5256
    @djkilpatrick52562 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to see how you carry your sticks in…

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out Exodus trail cameras KZread channel! Cameron has videos of his gear there

  • @jameydowless4280
    @jameydowless42803 жыл бұрын

    How well can crossbow hunters benefit from this

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are plenty of guys hunting with crossbows out of a saddle! It's something you will have to practice with but it can definitely make your setup more mobile.

  • @backbybay
    @backbybay2 жыл бұрын

    This will be my first year trying saddle hunting. Most of what you say seems to be logical and thank you for posting this. However, I have a question for everyone. When the hunt is over and it is time to get out of the tree, would it be better to leave your tether attached to the tree until you have transitioned to the ladder stick? The running statistic says that 90% of all falls happen when getting into and out of the stand / platform. In my minds eye it seems like it would be a good idea to have that added layer of safety at that point. I also see where people might think that the tether should be attached at all times. I am not sure if I agree with that one though. I feel like the lineman rope would at some point cease a fall, but i dont see a way to tether at every point during the ascending or descending process. I think the way I will be handling this is to attach the tether right before I mount the platform and leave it until I remove the platform. To each his own I suppose. But I thought I would at least pose the question.

  • @afflictorbroadheads6259

    @afflictorbroadheads6259

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can certainly tether up before getting into your platform and take it off once you are on your sticks. That is definitely added fall protection at that moment! Good point, I may start doing that

  • @DavidGonzalez-ek3zh

    @DavidGonzalez-ek3zh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great point on being tethered when stepping on and off stand/platform. Do this with my lw now!

  • @cdp50359
    @cdp503593 жыл бұрын

    You need to ditch that linesman rope before you get seriously injured. Keep yourself girthed to the tree at ALL times. I've seen linesman rope cause more injuries than anything. Example: a stick kick out, you go down. Nothing is going to keep you from falling, just falling away.

  • @chadsyl23
    @chadsyl233 жыл бұрын

    Saddle hunters 🙄

  • @chadsyl23

    @chadsyl23

    3 жыл бұрын

    JK... I use a saddle too