Tree stands are elevated platforms used by hunters in pursuit of game; usually deer, but sometimes other species. Unfortunately, hunters lose their lives or are seriously injured each year because of ...

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 ...

TRAVERSE CITY — With hunting season approaching Oct. 1, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to use caution when using tree stands. Lt. Joe Molnar of the DNR advised ...

Numbers obtained by WSB-TV show falls from tree stands cause more injuries and deaths to hunters in Georgia than firearms. Many hunters prefer the vantage point given by tree stands, which also help ...

Treestands are elevated platforms used by hunters in pursuit of game. Usually deer, but sometimes for other species. Unfortunately, hunters lose their lives or are seriously injured each year because ...

A national study shows falls from tree stands are now the leading cause of injury for deer hunters, even exceeding the risk of gunshot wounds. With more than 100,000 deer hunters predicted in Iowa ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is urging deer hunters to prioritize safety, especially when using tree stands. These stands are the leading cause of ...

Larissa Rinaldo’s life changed in an instant last year when her husband, Michael, died in a fall from his tree stand while deer hunting. Michael, an avid hunter, wasn’t wearing his safety harness. For ...

According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s recently released “2023 Hunting Incident Report,” hunters in the state last year reported the fewest hunting accidents requiring medical attention ...

I glanced over at my buddy, and I could tell he was near the breaking point. Tiny beads of sweat were forming on his forehead, and his groans of pain were getting louder. He was clearly in bad shape, ...

According to one survey, more than 90% of bowhunters and 80% of gun hunters use tree stands. If you're one of those people, you know the joy of sitting among the leaves—but also the struggle that can ...