What is a Saddle? Why is a “Saddle” Significant?

    A saddle is a helpful structure for a requirement or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most general type is the equestrian saddle premeditated for a horse, but particular saddles have been created for camels and other creatures. It is not known accurately when riders first began to use some sort of stuffing or security, but a coverlet attached by some form of needle or girth was most likely the first "saddle," followed later by more complicated padded designs. The solid tree was a later development, and though early stirrup designs predated the invention of the solid tree, the paired stirrup, which emotionally involved to the tree, was the last element of the saddle to reach the basic form that is still used today. Today, current saddles come in a wide variety of styles; each designed for a specific equestrianism regulation, and requires careful fit to both the rider and the horse. Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.

    

Well deer are in environment lazy animals, and they will take the easiest of routes as extensive as there isn’t any danger in attendance.  So, if a deer needs to cross a ridge, they will often do that at the “Saddle” because it is the lowest and easiest possible spot to cross. They are just like we are, if they see a shortcut, they will take it.

    Now you appreciate how to find a “Saddle” on the map, anytime you are looking for new places to put stands, or hunting a new section of goods.  First, you find some prospective spots on the map you always take into the field with me and find these locations on the ground. Once you are out in the field and have found the spot you looking for on the map.  you check the area out for signs of deer interest group. With a “Saddle” it is usually pretty easy because you will often find a deer trail running right through the “Saddle”. If this is the case, then this would be a good position for a stand.

    One nice quality about a “Saddle” is they are higher up in the air, which allows you to be above the deer association.  If you play the wind direction right you can minimize your chances of getting winded by that big buck. You try to determine which way the deer may be moving at different parts of the day. If so, that may determine which side of the “Saddle” you place your stand.  Your first choice would be the high side of the “Saddle”, as I personally like to be as high up as possible to avoid detection.

    The other thing to keep in mind is wind course. I think about which instructions the wind can be from that will allow me to hunt this stand. Even though the stand is high in the air, you still have to play the wind right. Once you have your stand in place you’re shooting lanes cut, you recognize the prime wind directions to hunt.  Then I mark my stand position on my map and write down the wind directions this stand will work with. Then I am out of there to leave that location alone until it is time to hunt it. You are a firm advocate in not disturbing the area any more than needed.  You have had some really good luck with “Saddle”.