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PSU Cosmic

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I'm a new hunter who is in the process of gathering gear. I'll start hunting whitetails next season. I believe that tree stands or saddles are pretty much the norm for hunters, so I'm looking to get some recommendations. Affordable to me likely means around $500 max for the whole setup. I can't buy anything right now, given Christmas and all, I'm just interested in gathering information while I save up. I'll be hunting public land, and I don't know what the deal is with tree stands (such as if you're allowed to leave them out for modern rifle season, if they're frequently stolen, etc.), but I've heard a lot of good things about saddle hunting (although most of what I've read involves bow hunting, and I'll be using a rifle). I'm open to either option and just looking to get whatever info I can from you experienced hunters. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
I've got this complete saddle setup in the classifieds. The two times I used it were with a muzzleloader.

Gravey

For Sale Thread 'Cruzr XC Saddle Kit'

I started putting this kit together November 2021 and then never used it. During this year's muzzleloader season I tried it 2 times and it's not for me so no sense in holding onto it.

Cruzr XC saddle - size 2. Mfg date: 7/17/20 bought from a member here who used it a few times. Super comfortable. Have back band I'll include with it. $230

Tethrd SYS hauler ES - qty: 2 - $15 for both

Tethrd skeletor sticks - qty: 4 literally been on a tree 4 times (twice in my yard and twice in the woods) - $215

Trophyline Mission Platform - folds flat for transport and has an adjustment screw that...
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Gravey said:
I've got this complete saddle setup in the classifieds. The two times I used it were with a muzzleloader.

Gravey

For Sale Thread 'Cruzr XC Saddle Kit'

I started putting this kit together November 2021 and then never used it. During this year's muzzleloader season I tried it 2 times and it's not for me so no sense in holding onto it.

Cruzr XC saddle - size 2. Mfg date: 7/17/20 bought from a member here who used it a few times. Super comfortable. Have back band I'll include with it. $230

Tethrd SYS hauler ES - qty: 2 - $15 for both

Tethrd skeletor sticks - qty: 4 literally been on a tree 4 times (twice in my yard and twice in the woods) - $215

Trophyline Mission Platform - folds flat for transport and has an adjustment screw that...
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great deal right here!
i have all of this same gear except i have the onyx platform. been using it for two years now and its been great. saddles aren't cheap but, it'll likely be one of the only ways you'll want to hunt when elevated. i grew up climbing a ton along with having a dozen or so lock-ons. initial investment is higher with a saddle but you can hunt anywhere with it, truthfully.
 
Thank you all, gentlemen. As I said, I'm not in a financial position to pick anything up quite yet, but at least I got some good recommendations from this thread. Looks like a quality saddle setup will likely be a bit more than I had originally anticipated. Bummer. Preparing to hunt sure has eaten through my wallet! Thankfully, these initial investments should serve me well in the future. Apparently I was a fool to think that I'd be able to just buy a couple licenses, a .308, and some blaze orange, haha! On the bright side, I still have a year to finish gathering my gear before my first season! If you fellas still have anything up for sale in a couple of months I'll check back in with you before I place an order!
 
krazykarl_13 said:
There are a lot of deer killed from the ground, especially with a rifle. The woods should open up by that point in the season. I wouldn't let not having a climber or saddle keep you out of the woods!
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That's great news, @krazykarl_13! I've been watching some still hunting videos, but from what I can tell it is not as popular as elevated hunting techniques. I kind of assumed that for that reason I should get off the ground. In any case, by the time next season rolls around I'll probably be able to try a bit of both! The versatility of a portable system is what makes them so interesting to me.
 

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