Hiking into a hunting area with a tree stand strapped to my back is a labor of love that I’ve endured many, many times. It’s also one that I don’t need to endure again, thanks to saddle hunting.

Hawk's latest product launch features two purpose-built pieces engineered to elevate modern saddle hunting systems: the Solace Platform and Helium FLX Saddle.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is a powerful video on the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation Facebook page that every big game hunter needs to see.