Tree Stand Safety

[KahrMan]

What is up with all the tree stand accidents so far this year.  I saw the Twra post about a couple of accidents this weekend and then Life Flight had to be called out this morning to another.  

 

I can't remember another start to a season with this many accidents.  

[rugerla1]

I hadn't heard about the one this morning. It can happen so easily and so fast unfortunately. Stay safe y'all!

[MacGyver]

It's sad, too, because these are accidents that can truly be avoided.

 

Hunt smart, y'all!

[Slappy]

My foot doesn't leave the ground if I'm not hooked up to my HSS Lifeline that allows me to be attached to the tree from bottom to top. I've fallen a significant distance (not hunting related) before and I have NO desire to fall again! Well, free fall was kinda cool, but hitting the pavement and all the repairs I needed were not so fun.

[10-Ring]

We were taught in hunter safety that by using a harness properly you may find yourself in an odd situation but you will always figure a way to get out of it. So far I've found this statement to be completely true. I've found myself in some real pickles over the years but always got back to the ground safely and on my own.

[leroy]

Be safe yall... There is plenty of accident data from the construction industry that says if ya fall 5 feet or more, you will most likely be bad hurt... five feet aint far...

 

leroy