The importance of a good tree stand harness cannot be understated. We’ve heard far too many regretful stories from hunters who didn’t utilize the proper safety procedures in the field. Many end up ...

Hiking into a hunting area with a tree stand strapped to my back is a labor of love that I’ve endured many, many times. It’s also one that I don’t need to endure again, thanks to saddle hunting.

There was a time when my tree stand placement strategy simply involved leaning a 10-foot homemade ladder stand against a tree that allowed for maximum visibility. In those early days of my deer ...

TULSA, Okla. — The top priority of a hunting trip is a safe return home. If you use a tree stand, ensuring safety and security is the first step to that goal. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

Wisconsin DNR urges tree stand safety and hunter education as hunting seasons approach. Hunters are warned against using ash trees for stands due to emerald ash borer infestation. Hunters born after ...

As the 2025 fall Wisconsin hunting seasons near, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of tree stand safety and recommending those who need a hunter education certificate to sign up ...