I have saddle hunted for about a year and half, meaning the first year I was hesitant, now after a full season also, I am sold. it takes getting used to but I really like the flexibility and handguns add to the flexibility. I initially started with bow hunting but now pretty much hunt from the saddle. IF I take a rifle (once in two seasons) then I might use a ladder stand. My son, grandsons and friends cringe when i tell them I am thinking of removing all the stands from my property since I don't need them anymore. I am a short range handgun hunter so i treat it like bowhunting - longer range shooters may have to work on their form/plan just to find what works for them. Lots of suggestions and videos out there but I have found that each individual needs to try and decide what works for them. Try it, I think you will enjoy it.