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.

Tree Stand Safety Video

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

• Be careful up there! [VIDEO Length :31]

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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