Be careful up there!

Hunter in a tree stand

View the Tree Stand Safety Video [VIDEO Length :31]


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.

hunter in a tree stand

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.

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. Read more

 

Last Revised: Tuesday October 16 2007