New Treestands, Ground Blinds & Tree Saddles for 2021

Whether you prefer hunting from a tree or on the ground, there is something new for you this year.

January 11, 2021 By Jace Bauserman

Ameristep Pro Series Extreme View Blind

When chasing critters on the ground from the comfort of a hub-style blind, visibility is paramount. Enter Ameristep’s new-for-2021 ground fort — the Pro Series Extreme View Blind. Fitted with Extreme View one-way, see-through mesh, this five-sided blind gives hunters maximum visibility and dimensions 37 percent larger than standard blinds. A trio of hunters will fit comfortably inside the blind and 12 windows fitted with Silent-Slide covers make shooting with any weapon possible. Boosting hunter concealment is the Black ShadowGuard interior and additional depth that has been added to the rear of the blind. The Pro Series Extreme View is cloaked in Mossy Oak’s Country DNA camo.

MSRP: $199.99; ameristep.com

Primos Double Bull 3 Panel Stakeout Blind w/Mossy Oak New Bottomland & Double Bull Stakeout Blind w/Mossy Oak Greenleaf

Constructed with a trio of one-way see-through walls, Primos’ latest Double Bull incarnation is a three-hub blind with an open-back design. Dubbed the 3 Panel Stakeout, this ground fort provides five shooting windows and was designed to work with horizontal and vertical bows. The blind takes seconds to setup/breakdown and is ideal for the run-and-gunner looking to back into some brush and get serious. This 3 Panel was constructed with bulletproof DB material and features increased height for those toting a chair or stool. The blind is cloaked in Mossy Oak’s new Bottomland camo. Also new is the Stakeout Blind in Mossy Oak Greenleaf. This blind is a two-hub model fitted with three shooting ports and was designed for maximum portability.

MSRP: $174.99/3-Panel, $124.99/2-Panel; primos.com

Primos Double Bull Stakeout Blind w/Mossy Oak Greenleaf

Summit Dual Axis Hang-On Treestand

From Summit comes the Dual Axis Hang-On. A lightweight aluminum treestand fitted with a seat that locks silently into a pair of positions to give the bowhunter increased comfort and security whether sitting or standing, this hang-on is worth a look. Other notable features include quick-attach straps for rapid installation and a dual-post design, which spreads platform cables and gives the hunter a large 34 x 32-inch platform. The Dual Axis Hang-On fits trees from 8 to 20 inches in diameter and will hold up to 300 pounds.

MSRP: $250; summitstands.com

Tethrd Phantom Starter Kit

Everything you need to hang-and-hunt with ease and stealth, Tethrd’s Phantom Starter Kit comes with the Phantom Saddle, Lineman Belt, Tether and optional Platform. With this kit, you’ll have everything you need to wander public and private tracts looking for that perfect 18-feet up ambush point. Once you find it, this system will have you safely and comfortably up the tree in no time. The saddle fits waist sizes ranging from 28 to 40 inches.

MSRP: $364.97; tethrdnation.com

Alps OutdoorZ Dash Panel Blind

Developed specifically for turkey hunters but ensuring the functionality needed for other game forays, Alps’ Dash Panel Blind is a hybrid ground blind that combines the benefits of traditional pop-up blinds with the mobility and lightweight nature of panel blinds. A trio of panels provide ground-level concealment for up to two hunters, and the free-standing blind’s single-hub means compact on-the-move storage. Silent-Trac windows grace the front panel, and top and bottom window panels allow hunters to independently and silently adjust each window. Ideal for bow and crossbow hunters, the Dash Panel Blind is great for run-and-gun and sit-all-day missions. The blind weighs 5.8 pounds and measure 54 inches tall.

MSRP: $99.99; alpsoutdoorz.com

Hawk Helium HSP Platform

Weighing a mere 1.4-pounds, Hawk’s Helium HSP platform is ultra-easy to mount to the manufacturer’s 20- and 30-foot sticks via a pair of uber-quiet quick-set snap pins. Ideal for the mobile hunter chasing deer on public or private dirt, the platform measures 10” x 6” and has a weight rating of 300 pounds.

MSRP: $49.99; hawkhunting.com

Redneck Buck Palace Platinum 360° 6X6 Blind

Fitting up to three adult hunters or two adults and two children, Redneck’s spacious Buck Palace comes fitted with 46-inch-tall vertical windows, oversized horizontal windows and, of course, a roomy interior. A solid choice for rifle, shotgun, bow and crossbow hunting, this fiberglass body with durable gel-coat finish blind features a closed cell-foam insulated ceiling. Drowning out noise are the acoustical foam-covered walls, and a high-density foam pad underneath the marine-grade carpeted floor further boosts game-spooking sound reduction and insulation.

MSRP: $2,599.99; redneckblinds.com

The all-new Merlin from Aero Hunter gives saddle lovers maximum comfort in a lightweight mesh saddle. Built with Aero’s loop-inside-a-loop design, a custom fit is guaranteed, and you can reposition the bridge and both leg straps using multiple methods. Three accessory loops on top of the belt allow for the addition of suspenders or attaching other needed in-the-tree gear.

MSRP: $259; aerohunter.us

Summit Viper Pro Climbing Stand

Favored for decades by the climber crowd, Summit’s legendary Viper just got better. The new-for-2021 Viper Pro, via the added QuickDraw Pro cable system, makes tree attachment faster and easier than ever. Another bonus of this innovative cable system are the comfort grips and quick-connect triggers that make cable adjustments uber simple. The added FasTrack system allows treestand goers to add Summit bow hooks and other accessories to the top frame of the stand. The aluminum Viper Pro has a fighting weight of 22 pounds, will attach to trees between 8 and 20 inches in diameter and will hold 300 pounds.

MSRP: $430; summitstands.com

APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

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APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

Jim McGinn, VP of Marketing at Realtree, shows off the latest camouflage pattern from this industry giant. The new APX pattern is an all-purpose pattern that will help you blend into your surroundings whether you're in a treestand hunting whitetails, or bellycrawling your way into range of a mule deer out West. It took years to develop APX, a pattern that met the strict standards of Realtree Founder, Bill Jordan, and it will meet your standards as well.

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

Ryan Busbice from Buck Commander introduces a brand-new technology they call Buk Ops. This is an optical viewing device that does not use infra-red or thermal technology. It maximizes available light to give the user an enhanced view of their surroundings. It's not a targeting device either, but a tool for scanning fields in low light, or even walking into your stand or blind without a flashlight. This is one-of-a-kind technology that holds many uses for all types of hunters.

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, talks to Easton Marketing Director, Gary Cornum, about the Sonic 6.0, a highly versatile arrow shaft that gives the bowhunter multiple options. Wells explains how he's able to convert his Sonic 6.0 arrows to different weights based on the species of big game he's hunting.

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

Gary Cornum, Marketing Director at Easton, explains to Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, the virtues of Easton's newly released Match Grade Pro Series Arrows. From front to back, Easton has built their latest technologies into these arrows, which are only available from Easton dealers. Everything from high-end inserts and vanes combine with a five-point straightness standard to make the Pro Series arrows the best a bowhunter can buy. It's no longer necessary to build-your-own to achieve the highest quality arrow you demand.

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

On the surface, it would seem almost impossible to keep improving the Double Bull ground blinds manufactured by Primos. But as Raised Hunting founder and television show host David Holder explained to OSG's Lynn Burkhead, this year's new Raised Hunting Double Bull blind raises the standard of ground blind excellence even higher, whether you're chasing elk, mule deer or pronghorn antelope out west in Montana or big record book whitetails living in the Midwestern whitetail paradise of Iowa.

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

For big game hunters on the move out West, or a whitetail hunter looking to spot and stalk into range with a rifle or crossbow, keeping the scope's crosshairs steady can be a challenge. But not anymore according to Primos Hunting's Jason Harris, who recently showed OSG's Lynn Burkhead all of the versatility of the new Primos Edge Tripod, a carbon-fiber, magnetic head support system that provides a quick, rock solid shooting platform when a pressure packed hunt's moment of truth arrives.

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

Kevin Fry, Vice President at Quality Archery Design, lays out the improvements made to the newest Ultrarest Integrate MX arrow rest. The new MX2 is stronger, lighter, more compact, and includes a refined capture bar. The machined launcher is now fitted with a damper system to reduce noise and it can be color matched to your other accessories. The MX2 still features the “precision click micro adjust” to help you fine tune your setup.

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

No matter your budget or standard, QAD has an arrow rest for you. Kevin Fry, VP at QAD, goes through their line of arrow rests that range from the high-end $300 MX2 to their economy model that retails for just $75. Every model of arrow rest is made entirely in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

Primos Game Calls is one of America's most iconic call makers, and according to Eric Hughes, that's the whole idea behind a brand new call lineup. In an ongoing introduction through a variety of game call styles, including deer calls, elk calls, predator calls, and of course, turkey calls. With that call-making DNA, Hughes spent some time telling OSG's Lynn Burkhead about the new Icon call line-up being unveiled by Will Primos and his Mississippi call making company and how it will take call making to the next level.

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

Steven Fuller, Marketing Director at Dryshod boots, goes through their line, from hunting boots to chore boots to knock-around shoes, they have it all, and the focus is on ultralight construction. The hunting line of knee-high boots have neoprene that is treated to be extra waterproof, and the outsole material is noticeably lighter than most boots of this type, making them good for hiking and packing when weight is a concern.

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

T.R.U. Ball/Axcel has taken some of its most popular release aids and bow sights and created the new-for-2024 Tactical Bowhunting Series, a collection of products optimized for the field where stealth and performance under pressure are keys to success.

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

Trophyline is following up on the success of its Venatic tree saddle with a new-for-2024 model featuring First Lite Specter camouflage, available this summer.