Saddle Hunting Tips 102 - Multi-Stick or One Stick or Hybrid - Which Method is Best?

Which is best? Multi-sticking or One Sticking for saddle hunting? Or is a Hybrid approach the best. In this video we take a look at multiple ways to climb a tree. This video is on the long side, but I have not seen a deep comparison between these methods or the consideration into a hybrid approach. I am hoping that this helps you decide what method is best for your hunting. As always you take responsibility for your climbing safety. While saddle hunting is generally safe, any elevated hunting method has inherent dangers. You need to evaluate what risk that you want to take and be responsible for your own safety at all times.
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[@davidmartin6927]

I bought a one stick setup from Eastern outdoors because of your videos. You make it look doable. Ps this is my first year hunting in my life at 38.

[@diegotobon7228]

Thanks for taking the time to do this great video! Explained all set up options very well! Good luck hunting and stay safe!

[@kevinnielsen4321]

Very good at common sense video, also I have multiple gear for climbing , screw in steps, wild edge steps, climbing sticks, SRT, DRT, and the big bob one stick. I've got the same rope and one stick gear from Eastern woods a great guy and company.

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

Your comment about squirrels and weather damaging gear. Here is the coastal plains of NC we have to worry about black bear destroying our stands and gear. I've had more stands wrecked from bear damage than most. I'm to the point now when I leave my hunting spot all my gear comes down with me.

[@rikertvonfulton16]

Ose sticking up the tree with either the tether or your rappel rope is the safest method.

[@JDye-youtube]

Good video. I use a strap to carry my stick. Clip, Clip, done, zero fiddle factor. Stick rides under my arm. People say one sticking is hard. I’m 61 and I climb with everything on my back, pack, crossbow, everything. Walk up to the tree take the strap off my stick and start climbing….zero fiddle factor. When I’m done coil my rope, figure 8 my dynaglide, clip my strap onto my stick, throw it over my head and start waking out. Easy as it gets.

[@pyang0028]

Thank you for going over multiple saddle hunting setups, I personally use 1 stick because I perfer the weight savings and reduction in overall gear. My only issue is rappeling down; forgetting to attach the pull rope or in some cases the tree is rough or has branches that causes the rappel rope to get stuck when you are attempting to pull it down. Just one of those surprises sometimes that set you back. :)

[@chrisfavorin1107]

One thing you need to add to your one stick solution. Since you are using a mechanical in the Mad Rock, you should run an auto lock prusik or schwabisch knot attached to your saddle and on the lower belay side of your rappel rope. It WILL save you if the mad rock fails. (personal experience). You just need to keep your belay hand on the knot and loosen it as you use your control hand to work the mad rock.

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

Another great video.

[@paulcrave3112]

If you forget your dynaglide and rappel down, you can one stick back up (assuming you didn’t forget to grab your stick in the way down) and this time you won’t have to advance your tether.

[@doncampbell1961]

great video ! perfect! subbed

[@aaronmeeks1155]

Everyone at work I talk to about saddle hunting thinks I'm talking about riding a damn horse 🐎 😆

[@trxe420]

So I just literally use one of my 4 muddy pro sticks and my platform when I want to one stick and my platform because I spent $200 and I don't want it to just sit there, so mark me down for the hybrid. The thing is you don't save that much weight really using 1 stick vs. 4, maybe like 4-6lbs. What you save though is bulk and it is just quicker to get down and pack up and go. Also, with the 1 stick I can go as high as I want. With the 4 I am limited. I really don't feel safer doing one vs. the other, it's about the same to me. I would just say to people, it's not a race. Spend 10 more minutes and think about what you are doing instead of racing up a tree. If deer were right up on you to where you literally had to be in that tree ASAP you are most likely busted anyway.

[@ultimaider6138]

Love your set up. And as I look at it I was thinking how you can attach your one stick to the top of our OS pack. If that doesn’t add too much weight to your back pack that would leave you with only your bow to carry. I typically attach my stick to it and sling our pack over the shoulder. Most hunts I don’t run a back pack but after watching this video I might be looking for one with mollies so I can attach the OSPack with my one stick to it.

[@67HuntAway]

I hook my rope up at the base of the tree right off the bat and climb that way. When at height I tether in for redundancy.

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Canyon elite is by far more superior. I get all of my gear from eastern out doors. I SRT 70' with base hitch. The guys there are awesome, I highly recommend. And there prices are on par😁👍👍

[@joehansbery3882]

Incredible video! I am also in the place where I am split between one method and the other. I certainly may consider the hybrid method approach for repelling as nothing really beats that for speed and safety. My biggest pain point with my EWO ultimate one stick is the cam cleat and how noisy that thing is. I'm almost debating removing it for another attachment method. Have you experienced the same, or maybe found a way to silence your cam cleat?

[@richrappa7906]

Great instruction! Thanks. Nice big dump pouch. Which one is that?

[@keithlambert6217]

If I can hunt same spot 2-3 days without worrying about theft I use sticks because the second climb is so quiet and fast. For 1 day hunts One stick all the way.

[@paulcrave3112]

I had trouble with the zippers on that pouch too. They need a bigger zipper on it.