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Benefits of one-stick saddle hunting.Saddle hunting is gaining more popularity every season due to its numerous benefits, including increased mobility, stealth, and adaptability. When using only one stick for saddle hunting, it typically means you're using a minimalistic approach. Below we’ve outlined some of the benefits of using the one-stick climbing method for your saddle hunts and the gear needed to accomplish it. Top reasons to use the one-stick climbing method.  Lightweigh …

Saddle Hunting & Outdoor Trade Shows 2024Want to see Out On A Limb MFG products in person? See us and get your hands on Out On A Limb MFG, LLC's AMERICAN-MADE hunting gear at the following saddle hunting trade shows and various other outdoor expos during 2024. Booth numbers for outdoor trade shows along with more information will be posted soon. Saddle-Hunting Tradeshows & Outdoor Expos We're Attending in 2024.ATA (Dealer Only Show)Great American Outdoor ShowIowa Deer Classic …

Should you start saddle hunting? Anyone who is looking to become more mobile hunting whitetails should definitely entertain  saddle hunting and try it out. Especially if someone at your deer lease has a saddle hunting setup you can try. Like just about everything, saddle hunting won't be for everyone and by no means should you ditch your tree stands and solely saddle hunt. Tons of people do this, but we've got plenty of sets where a lock-on tree stand works just fine and wi …

Mistakes saddle hunters make With so many hunters trying out saddle hunting year after year, I thought I would piece together a list of mistakes most people make when taking the saddle hunting plunge. Not making sure gear is the right fit. Forgetting to practice before hunting. Getting skylined. Not staying organized in the tree. Neglecting to shoot multiple positions in practice. Not internet scouting enough. Not trying out your gear before purchasing. I kn …

2022 Saddle Hunting Setup As saddle hunters, we are always looking for ways to fine tune our gear. Whether your objective is to shed pack weight in the offseason or add gear for a more comfortable sit, I thought I would share my own saddle hunting setup that I will be using again during the 22’ whitetail deer season. Saddle hunting setup for whitetails. Saddle: JX3 Hybrid Platform: Ridge Runner 2.0 Climbing Sticks: 4 x 17” SHIKARS Accessories: Gear Hanger, Nite Ize …

A buyer’s guide to selecting the right climbing sticks for your hunting style. Today’s market offers hunters more options than ever when selecting climbing sticks for traditional tree stands or saddle hunting. Hell, we offer 7 different models, including one-sticks with over 1,000 custom combinations. Whether you’re looking to hunt from a saddle platform, one-stick or lock-on, there’s a set of climbing sticks out there for every hunting situation.How do I know what climbing sticks are r …

Selecting the right tree stand, your buyer's guide. Now more than ever, hunter’s have more options to choose from when it comes to tree stands. Whether you’re looking to hunt from a climber, lock-on or ladder stand, there’s a perch out there for just about every situation. How do I know what tree stand is right for me? What’s Your Preference Stand / Tree Location Public / Private Land Mobility FactorsNot all trees are created equal. How many times have you hit the woods and ha …

Must have saddle hunting accessories for deer season. Safety, organization and packability are the first things that come to mind when planning a hunt. An ascender will keep you safe when climbing to hang your set. Gear lanyards and bags will help keep you organized, and a good backrest will help ensure you can make all day sits. Throw in a climbing stick aider and you’ve got the ultimate one-stick set up or the abilities to hang your stand a couple extra feet. As hunting season appr …

On the fence as to whether you need an aider? We are here to help solve that. Whether you are one-sticking or hanging traditional lock-ons, climbing stick aiders can be a huge help, or hindrance if you don't really need them.What are climbing stick aiders for? Climbing stick aiders are used to help you get higher in the tree using single climbing stick, or multiples if needed. Hunters not utilizing the one-sticking climbing method still use aiders, typically on the bottom stick and bottom step …

We check out our new products at ATA 22'See all new saddle hunting products dropping this year at Out On A Limb Manufacturing. Products we go over: Ridge Runner 2.0 View ProductsCellular Arm View ProductClimbing Sticks View ProductsOne Sticking View SH1KARHave questions about our new products? Email us at info@outonalimbmfg.com. …