Be Careful Up There!

Chances are, one out of three hunters who hunt from a tree stand will fall from their stand sometime during his or her hunting career.

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Hunter in Tree Stand

Tim Lawhern describes the three simple rules to follow for tree stand safety:

Three Simple Rules

Always follow these simple rules if you hunt from a tree stand:

  • Use 3 points of contact when climbing up or down.
  • Use a haul line to raise or lower your bow or empty firearm.
  • Use a short tether on your safety belt or harness.

Causes of Falls

Falls can be caused by a variety of factors, including weaknesses in the stands' structure, incorrect installation of a tree stand, failure to use a safety harness and hunters dozing off while on the stand.

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Last Revised: Thursday September 17 2009