Hunting-related accidents

[hatchetjack]

Received this today:


While we are still screening the reports, we have had 45 hunting incidents with 23 involving tree stands. The majority of our tree stand accidents involve lock-on stands with the primary cause being broken straps. We will continue to stress the importance of checking your equipment on a regular basis which we hope will reduce this number. While we have always emphasized the need to conduct these inspections, repetition is what will eventually win out on reducing the overall impact.



Let me know if you need anything additional.



Lt. Larry W. Morrison

DNR Law Enforcement Division

Outdoor Education Section

402 W Washington St. Rm W255D

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

[Deleted]

I glad I take my hang-on stands and life lines down every year and store in my basement. The only thing I leave are the climbing steps. I take them down every other year or move them to new location.

[Woody Williams]

Every year I put a new strap on all my stands leaving the old one on too. I've got some stands with a half dozen straps on them.

[brokenarrow]

It probably goes without saying "two is one and one is none". It's always better to have redundant capability not redundant gear. Don't just rely on a strap or straps add a chain and lock.

"Safety is Everone's Buisness, Make it Part Of Yours"

[bill9068]

I also use chain with tensioners and release every couple years as the tree grows.

[wesb81219]

Straps and lock and chain for me as well

[esshup]

Ladder Stands here with extra straps and some have chain/turnbuckles.

[davers]

My ladder stands are secured to the tree by heavy link chain & turnbuckles.