September is National Tree Stand Safety Month
With hunting seasons opening or about to open, September’s annual National Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month is the ideal time to brush up on what you need to know about hunting from a tree.
Treestand Falls: Do They Require Formal Investigations?
Most state departments of natural resources investigate hunting-related shootings, and boating and OHV deaths, but they do not investigate treestand deaths; local police personnel do. Consequently, up to 73 percent of all reports of treestand falls do not list whether the victim was wearing a fall-restraint device.
How to Hang a Treestand
Follow these five steps to safely hang a treestand by yourself.
10 Treestand Safety Tips
Here are 10 simple safety tips that every hunter should keep in mind when utilizing a treestand.
Treestand Falls: Deer Hunting’s Most Common Accident
Despite the widespread availability of safety equipment, it happens every year: Hunters are severely injured—or worse—falling from treestands. Don’t become another statistic.
Know-How: Treestand Maintenance
Treestands, like other pieces of equipment, need some “winterizing” treatment. Before storing your stands, inspect them for these signs of wear and tear.
Video: Treestand Safety Products from Hurricane Safety Systems
American Hunter Associate Editor Jon Draper discusses a variety of new treestand safety products that are available from Hurricane Safety Systems.
5 Treestand Safety Tips
American Hunter Assistant Editor Jon Draper shares five simple safety tips that every whitetail hunter should keep in mind when utilizing a treestand.
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