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The swamp was the place to be. It was where all the whitetails came from, retreated to, and felt safe enough to move in daylight in the high-pressure public-land area I was hunting. But as I clanged ...

Before last fall, my deer season prep and even my bowhunting activity had fallen into a rut. I found myself defaulting to the same stand locations I’ve been hunting for years. I was sitting for ...

The author testing the Black Belt Ultimate. Photo by Erik Barber I’ve been hunting exclusively from a tree saddle since 2018, when I was lucky enough to kill a beautiful 8-point buck on opening day of ...

Early in my bowhunting career, I set up a ladder stand on top of a ridge that had oaks and plenty of deer sign. On opening morning, I watched a deer parade go down a trail that was 20 yards out of ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Like most folks here in Georgia, I do most of my deer hunting on ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new product to prevent discomfort when a sportsman is supported within a hunting saddle for an extended period of time," said an ...

“Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it,” is the advice a Pennsylvania deer hunter offers to those who are curious about saddle hunting. Hunting from a nylon saddle hanging from the side of a tree may ...