i use a fletcher fourth finger release , it's what you would call a t handle ,it's a good release , it uses a rope instead of calipers , thus causing little if any damage to the center serving ,it's activated using your pinky (fourth finger ) you can also use back tension but it is not a back tension release . the only thing is if you are going to use it for hunting you have to keep track of it so when the time comes you know where it is!!