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, ...

Hiking into a hunting area with a tree stand strapped to my back is a labor of love that I’ve endured many, many times. It’s also one that I don’t need to endure again, thanks to saddle hunting.

Ty Frost has a message for all deer hunters. Be careful if you're using a tree stand. Use a safety harness -- and keep it snug. On Sept. 21, the Superior hunter was climbing into one of his 11 ...