The Mobile Hunter

[Haus86]

http://wiredtohunt.com/2013/04/23/the-mobile-hunter/

[JoeRE]

Word. Great article.

[Chris Conroy]

Another great article!

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[Jackson Marsh]

Another great art icle!

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X3

Thanks for posting Haus!

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[keb]

I think the only thing a hunter can buy that would make him more successful is a lone wolf and sticks.

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[PLB]

I think the only thing a hunter can buy that would make him more successful is a lone wolf and sticks.

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X2...

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[BassBoysLLP]

I think the only thing a hunter can buy that would make him more successful is a lone wolf and sticks.

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X2...

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X3. My first set of sticks are almost 20 years old. Same for my first lone wolf stand. Tough to imagine these years without that equipment.

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[Dhurtubise]

Great article Dan.

I see that you're using the Lonewolf hang on Tree stands all the time. I understand you probably have been doing it for years and it works great for you. But I am wondering if you've ever tried using a treesaddle or a guido's web or another sling styled hang on. It seems to me that because of your hunting methods that this would be probably the Ideal set up.

From what I've seen in your videos, you don't always climb that high or in large trees – depending on how far you are from bed and where the buck can see. You also don't seem to be sitting all day (I'm guessing 2-4 for hours in the evenings), which would be alleviate the problem of the slight discomfort after three or four hours in the tree saddle. In a tree saddle you're always hiding behind the tree so your profile is never showing. Also it's extremely light and portable and can climb up trees that are smaller than what you can in the Lonewolf. People are climbing trees That are 5 inches in diameter if the covers okay.

I just picked one up and I've been getting up trees with the method that I found on the web on YouTube.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDVoQEvQMY

It uses to climbing slings that weigh a total Of about half of 1 pound. So they saddle weighs 2 pounds if you can find the ambush model (you have to get them used now) and the neoprene model weighs somewhere around 5 pounds. So the total weight of your stand and climbing method would be about two and half pounds with the lightest saddle. I would think that would be the most mobile setup.

I tried to fool around with this weekend. I was getting up trees up to 30 feet no problems going around limbs and things. Getting up 10 feet takes about five minutes and you're already ready to hunt. Getting up 20 was about 10 minutes. It's extremely quiet And I'm sure I'm going to get faster as I keep practicing.

Hope this helps someone. This is how ill be hunting this year.

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[dan]

I did not try the tree saddle, but I did try the assassin stand and sling style seat. A friend of mine invented it and I helped him with some proto-typing. I don't care for slings much, they seem to get in my way. I know they work really well for some people. Im not nocking them, just don't seem to be my thing.
I can get into any tree that will support my weight with the L/W stands, and I press my back against the tree for cover / to blend in. I don't like having the tree between me and the deer. Trying to get the bow and arrow around to shoot the other side sucks. I like to be able to just slide the bow back at the exact moment I need to, and that seems hampered by the sling.

[JoeRE]

Great article Dan.

I see that you're using the Lonewolf hang on Tree stands all the time. I understand you probably have been doing it for years and it works great for you. But I am wondering if you've ever tried using a treesaddle or a guido's web or another sling styled hang on. It seems to me that because of your hunting methods that this would be probably the Ideal set up.

From what I've seen in your videos, you don't always climb that high or in large trees – depending on how far you are from bed and where the buck can see. You also don't seem to be sitting all day (I'm guessing 2-4 for hours in the evenings), which would be alleviate the problem of the slight discomfort after three or four hours in the tree saddle. In a tree saddle you're always hiding behind the tree so your profile is never showing. Also it's extremely light and portable and can climb up trees that are smaller than what you can in the Lonewolf. People are climbing trees That are 5 inches in diameter if the covers okay.

I just picked one up and I've been getting up trees with the method that I found on the web on YouTube.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDVoQEvQMY

It uses to climbing slings that weigh a total Of about half of 1 pound. So they saddle weighs 2 pounds if you can find the ambush model (you have to get them used now) and the neoprene model weighs somewhere around 5 pounds. So the total weight of your stand and climbing method would be about two and half pounds with the lightest saddle. I would think that would be the most mobile setup.

I tried to fool around with this weekend. I was getting up trees up to 30 feet no problems going around limbs and things. Getting up 10 feet takes about five minutes and you're already ready to hunt. Getting up 20 was about 10 minutes. It's extremely quiet And I'm sure I'm going to get faster as I keep practicing.

Hope this helps someone. This is how ill be hunting this year.

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That is what I use a lot. A sling style hunt is certainly not for everyone, some people do not like sitting in them, but I love hunting with a tree saddle.

[Dhurtubise]

I did not try the tree saddle, but I did try the assassin stand and sling style seat. A friend of mine invented it and I helped him with some proto-typing. I don't care for slings much, they seem to get in my way. I know they work really well for some people. Im not nocking them, just don't seem to be my thing.
I can get into any tree that will support my weight with the L/W stands, and I press my back against the tree for cover / to blend in. I don't like having the tree between me and the deer. Trying to get the bow and arrow around to shoot the other side sucks. I like to be able to just slide the bow back at the exact moment I need to, and that seems hampered by the sling.

That makes sense. I'm going to have to learn by experience. I have a regular cheap hang on that I will be hanging soon where I want to hunt in late-season over food. I will be able to tell the difference once I'm in there I suppose. But I really like the idea of having two and half pounds in my pouch and knowing I can get up in the tree in 5 to 10 minutes.

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[dan]

Yea if it works for you, the light weight and compactness would be much easier to haul a mile thru a swamp in the dark... Thats for sure.

[MOBIGBUCKS]

Great article Dan.

I see that you're using the Lonewolf hang on Tree stands all the time. I understand you probably have been doing it for years and it works great for you. But I am wondering if you've ever tried using a treesaddle or a guido's web or another sling styled hang on. It seems to me that because of your hunting methods that this would be probably the Ideal set up.

From what I've seen in your videos, you don't always climb that high or in large trees – depending on how far you are from bed and where the buck can see. You also don't seem to be sitting all day (I'm guessing 2-4 for hours in the evenings), which would be alleviate the problem of the slight discomfort after three or four hours in the tree saddle. In a tree saddle you're always hiding behind the tree so your profile is never showing. Also it's extremely light and portable and can climb up trees that are smaller than what you can in the Lonewolf. People are climbing trees That are 5 inches in diameter if the covers okay.

I just picked one up and I've been getting up trees with the method that I found on the web on YouTube.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDVoQEvQMY

It uses to climbing slings that weigh a total Of about half of 1 pound. So they saddle weighs 2 pounds if you can find the ambush model (you have to get them used now) and the neoprene model weighs somewhere around 5 pounds. So the total weight of your stand and climbing method would be about two and half pounds with the lightest saddle. I would think that would be the most mobile setup.

I tried to fool around with this weekend. I was getting up trees up to 30 feet no problems going around limbs and things. Getting up 10 feet takes about five minutes and you're already ready to hunt. Getting up 20 was about 10 minutes. It's extremely quiet And I'm sure I'm going to get faster as I keep practicing.

Hope this helps someone. This is how ill be hunting this year.

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That is what I use a lot. A sling style hunt is certainly not for everyone, some people do not like sitting in them, but I love hunting with a tree saddle.

X2 The saddle is what I use 90 percent of the time now. It's so compact and you can wear and carry everything you need in for a day of hunting. I'll never sell my LW's but I'll reach for the saddle on most days.

[Chris Conroy]

I have 2 Lone Wolfs now and they definitely have their place. I've had a tree saddle for two years, and I think it is personally the greatest thing invented. I can carry it in a pack or wear it in. The thing is so quiet in a tree, and I think very comfortable if you have a good place for your feet. I can get in any tree that will support my weight. I use my sticks to climb, and then a rope and prussic for tying up. It isn't for everyone, my son had one for a season and couldn't get rid of it quick enough. I'm in Waukesha and if anyone wants to try it, let me know. They are hard to find unless you're willing to spend a bundle.

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[Stanley]

Use whatever you like and will give you the best possible chance most of the time. I set up knowing most of the time what direction the buck will be coming from. I want my back to the tree so I can use my eyes to move and not my head or shoulders. Stealth is the name of the game for me. I never hear a deer coming I see him first. If I am hearing the buck before I see him that is normally not a good thing for me.