Before last fall, my deer season prep and even my bowhunting activity had fallen into a rut. I found myself defaulting to the same stand locations I’ve been hunting for years. I was sitting for ...

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Early in my bowhunting career, I set up a ladder stand on top of a ridge that had oaks and plenty of deer sign. On opening morning, I watched a deer parade go down a trail that was 20 yards out of ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Tree saddles have been gaining momentum in the hunting world, especially for those pursuing deer. With countless debates surrounding their effectiveness, many are left wondering: Are tree saddles ...

For decades, hunters have relied on traditional tree stands to gain a vantage point over their prey. But in recent years, an increasing number of serious hunters have abandoned bulky, restrictive ...

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 ...