Video: Tree Stand Hunting Safety

Safe Firearm Handling and Tree Stands

Hunter walking through the forest and toward a tree stand.

• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the stand.
• Unload firearm.
• Attach retrieval line to firearm so muzzle will maintain safe direction.
• Always use a safety harness.
• Attach safety harness line when climbing into the stand.
• Attach safety harness line to the tree.
• Hoist firearm with retrieval line (muzzle maintains safe direction).
• Reload firearm.

Safe hunting is no accident!