Sportsmen's Nation - For The Die-hard Sportsman

Nick elaborates on his archery season and upto the dreaded “deer season shutdown” for thanksgiving.  Nick made the big purchase of a saddle and sticks this year.  Choosing to be more mobile and adaptable.  The Saddle is a Tethrd Phantom, with some borrowed Marine dump pouches, used to hold ammo for the SAW.  The sticks are full length Hawk Helium Sticks, with the stock straps and buckles.  To help with gaining elevation, Nick devised a DIY cinch-strap aider system.  With a loop over the boot and the hook roughly knee height, held together by elastic cordage, this little mod allows 5’8” Nick to stand at 15’-18’ with little effort.  Really stretching, can get to 20’+. This new system became very valuable as Archery season 2020 presented new challenges of altered food sources, corn cover gone,and a dried up waterhole.  Deer movement had changed and Nick had to adapt.  New stand sites, moving each hunt, and utilizing new, unused access routes made it possible for Nick to be successful on the last day of Archery s