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 ...

An animal is not worth it, Jeff Gier says and encourages hunters to wear a harness and use a safety line while up in trees. “Absolutely stupid, for a deer, not to take that extra step. And it’s not ...

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 ...

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.

One of the most popular pieces of equipment used by deer hunters is a tree stand. Tree stands can be dangerous if they are used incorrectly or carelessly. Nationally, one in three hunting injuries ...

Cold weather does not cause most tree-stand falls, but it quietly amplifies every mistake you make once your boots leave the ground. Numb fingers, icy rungs, and bulky layers turn small slips into ...

MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s deer hunting season here in Virginia, and for many that means taking to the ground and the sky via tree stand to scope out a buck. “It’s like opening day of baseball season,” ...

Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from Vermont Fish and Wildlife to help stay safe and get the most out of ...