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.

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 ...

If public lands are your playground of choice for deer hunting, it’s time to ditch the heavy climbing stand and give Latitude Outdoors’ latest tree saddle a chance. On the other hand, there’s the ever ...