Reeder Custom Guns - Hmm. Tree saddles

John W
Hmm. Tree saddles
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:33

As a rule, I like to treestand hunt. I know some people dislike them but I have found them to be very effective in the northeast.

Here in Maine, you need written landowner permission to put up a stand and there are a lot of parcels of land open to hunting but run by a conservation group that does not allow treestand. Tree saddles are exempt.

So. I was thinking about getting a tree saddle for the fall of 2026 hunting season.

I know they can be tricky to use but I have been reading a lot about them. I am very tempted.

Just curious if anyone here has used them?

Also. Do you think that any form of elevated hunting is practical in the Western USA? Thank you

Hmm. Tree saddles - John W, 2026-03-25, 10:33
- Saddle hunter here… - MQ1, 2026-03-26, 21:01
- I had used tree saddles in the late 70's and 80's. There was - Andy S, 2026-03-26, 04:46
- How do you get your horse up the tree? (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2026-03-25, 11:41
  - Horse? What mean horse? (nm) - John W, 2026-03-25, 18:27
    - Well, you wanted to sit on his saddle. You - Gary Reeder, 2026-03-25, 19:59
- Elevated hunting in the west - Jim Taylor, 2026-03-25, 11:23
  - That was my preferred way of scouting, except - Gary Reeder, 2026-03-26, 12:26