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 ...
With two deer hunting seasons behind us and another set to begin this weekend, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering several safety tips to hunters using tree stands. September is ...
There is a powerful video on the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation Facebook page that every big game hunter needs to see. More importantly, they should let the obvious message soak in. The video ...
Perching in a tree standing is a popular way to partake in Michigan’s hunting seasons, but there are some things to keep in mind when it comes safety, officials said. September is National Tree Stand ...
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Statistics each year reveal that almost half of all hunting incidents are due to falls or other safety issues with tree stands, according to the Georgia Department of Natural ...
(WLUK) -- Health officials want deer hunters to stay safe and out of the hospital this season. The number one injury for deer hunters is falling out of a tree stand. Falls often occur from getting in ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For many hunters, a tree stand is their go-to for an elevated view of the forest, but without the right precautions, it can be one of the most dangerous parts of the hunt.
Hunters are urged to review tree stand safety before hunting. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to tree stands. During the 2023-2024 season, 14 of 29 total incidents ...
TWIGGS COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says weekend deer hunting can get dangerous. Last year, DNR covered 36 hunting accidents, 20 of them involved a tree stand. In October, ...
Every hunter who plans to be in an elevated stand during archery season should wear a safety harness. According to the Safe Hunting Tips from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, hunters should follow ...
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.