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Thanks for the info,I own some scentlok items would you ozone scentlok?.

I did get the opportunity to hunt Kansas in 2005 in stafford. I did however go with an outfitter. Cost wise nowadays it’s just not attainable now. Would love to try a DIY hunt out there

Got my ESS couple weeks ago. First learned what saddle hunting was maybe 3 years ago. Been playing around with this thing in backyard on a walnut tree. I have to say wow where was this thing 20 yrs ago? I matched it with some skeletors. And later I want to try bullman ROS!

Got my ess. Love it!!! Where was this thing 20yrs ago?? I had first learned of saddle hunting maybe 3yrs ago

Great video!! Tethrd has the ESS on sale now for 99.99 great deal!! i just received my order for two. Midway usa is saying discontinued? Hope they are still gonna keep making it! John any news about it??

Great video!! learning a lot just ordered my ESS saddle Thanks John

I’ve seen those rubber mats you use that has those holes in them before. Where do you find them?

This is totally completely off topic. You’ve said this a few times and it just dawned on me, I’ve never named a buck? Since 1974 and I’ve never named a buck. Probably never will.

John I use 3/4" schedule 40 pvc instead of conduit for screwing steps in. Its silent

Great Video John,

I ordered some the skeletors. I don’t mind the weight vs the one sticks. Tired of carrying heavy climbers for miles to set up

I am so glad I found this mine showed up today and has been kicking my butt 😂

I like the idea of the bullman ring of steps. Not heavy at all for packing in

Tethrd has a sale right now on their ESS. Thinking of ordering now. What size ropes do you recommend for lineman and tether?

I wish there was more corn where I'm from. In Southern NJ it's all blueberries. Plenty of public land on the edges but they don't really attract deer too well. Also they don't provide nearly the amount of security and nutrition of standing corn.

Yeah the Sitka stuff is crazy. Maybe it's a status thing but it looks "try hard" to me.

I've had three of those ratchet straps break on me Last year I wouldn't promote that ratchet straps

Hey John! What is the website to your store for books & dvds? Thanks in advance sir!

Fantastic video as usual! Good stuff, john !

Also, how do I have to go about getting my ESS mod done? Tethrd?

I incorporate the bullman steps with my predator. Works awesome!!

The original grinder, decades ahead of his time!

Sending my saddle to Noah this week. I can't wait to hunt in the ESS 2.0

Looking to purchase an ESS this year. Completely new to saddle hunting. When you say modify the ESS. What do you mean? Is it the bridge length

U sir are awesome

Thank you sir.

This guy is so full of himself, dude kills deer but ain’t none of them giant, “anyone that hunts managed property is the only hunter in the game “ ^^gtfo dude that’s worse than guys with trail cameras claiming deer as their own

Looks like a beech tree where you hunt out of

I know your scent control works. Its science. I live in the south and sweat my *$@ off when i hike uphill where i hunt. So im using a saddle and getting 30' high to try to control my scent lol

Hey John, I just got an ESS on your recommendation. I just found something that answers a complaint people seem to have. You can easily tuck the D rings into your front pockets and not only are they silent after that it also helps keep the saddle from sagging when you walk.

At 2:43 this is the perfect example of hiding behind the tree with a sling. If you were in a stand he definitely would have seen you.

That makes a lot of sense. Pretty don’t kill. Those black sticks would easily get picked here where I live in Ky. After painting they blended right in to the tree

John Do you think the modified ESS saddle is safe for one sticking? Noah modified my ESS saddle, all three modifications. Much quieter, less webbing flopping around. 2024 will be my FIRST year in a saddle, after 49 years of hunting tree stands. I will be climbing with sticks, possibly one sticking, to be determined. I’ve watched most of your videos and see that you prep your trees in the off season with spikes or other various steps. My concern is the saddle position on my body (without leg straps) while climbing with sticks. Seems the saddle stays in place with body weight applied but when one sticking your body weight isn’t always applied. For instance after setting the first stick your body weight comes off the saddle while standing on the first step to raise the tether. I would think the saddle would move out of position during this step? I hope this is a valid question considering my inexperience. So far I’ve hung in my garage and on trees at ground level while getting familiar with the system and my climbing method. Respect your knowledge.

I like to put 2 steps under each foot for double the comfort

How's the new deer hunting book coming along John ???? Right now I'm in your "Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails" and in the introduction Chris states that it would have taken you decades to write an entire book at your normal pace. I'm hoping to one day hold this book in my hands so I hope you're gonna get it finished. Hopefully I'm gonna make it to one of your workshops next year also. Thanks for another great video.

Love my Bullman Platform Ring of Steps. With a little practice, it is so easy to set up and use. Plus, I can maneuver around the tree easily.

Stihl makes good products. I use their 18’ extension saw to clear shooting lanes

your attention to detail alone has made me a better hunter down here in the Seminole state. I own two of your saddles and love them both. I hike 2200 yds to my hog spot, and love using the saddle back there. I would highly recommend southern hunters to follow you and own your saddle.

Been looking at a ring steps I’ve had a lot of missed opportunities with a platform especially when rattling when it happens so fast not having time to spin around behind me or shoot offside shots great video thanks John

Good info John Thanks for sharing as always.

Another great video, John. So glad my dad and I could meet you and your son at your clinic this year.

Man I love these videos John. Love hearing all about your knowledge

Awesome, John! TYVM! "Aero" Joe 👍

Great video, thanks from 35 year saddle hunter 🏹🏹🦃🦃🦌🦌

What did he use for that cross member on the aider?

I had one of my best deer seasons ever while running a ton of white flash cameras at hip height, on highly pressured ground. I really think it's region and even property specific. Depends on the deer's personality too. Every buck is different. When you mount cameras high and shoot them down on a scrape or trail, you "spotlight" a very, very small detection zone for the camera and will miss a ton of action just off the camera's view. Mounting them level and at hip height gives you a TON of detection area...definitely personal preference and all about what you believe. Mounting them 15 feet in the air will miss a bunch of movement.

I had one of my best deer seasons ever while running a ton of white flash cameras at hip height, on highly pressured ground. I really think it's region and even property specific. Depends on the deer's personality too. Every buck is different.

He looks mature and that’s what I look for first. Then it’s antler size. I may have taken that buck.

I think he smiled the camera from 8 feet away then walked up to the camera and got a good smell nd ran off

I always put mine in high traffic nighttime areas, lets me know what deer are in the area without pressuring my stand lacations