Hunters reminded to exercise safety when playing the game above ground
Hunting from elevated tree stands is a great way to help beat the whitetail’s keen eyesight and sense of smell, but hunters should always take safety measures to prevent unexpected falls. Wearing a safety harness that is properly attached to a safety line like the Hunter Safety Systems Lifeline is always advised when hunting above ground. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Safety Systems)
Justin Lanclos (right) and his 9-year-old son, Carter, experienced the dark side tree stand hunting in July 2016. Lanclos fell 22 feet from a lock-on platform, because he was not wearing a safety harness and safety line at the time. The fall resulted in a broken leg, shattered knee and other injuries that lead to multiple surgeries and a world of hurt. (Photo courtesy Justin Lanclos)
Outdoors WriterSeptember is designated as tree stand safety month by the Virginia-based Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. Be smart about it and never throw caution to the wind when fooling around with tree stands, regardless of what month it is. One slip in safety etiquette is all it takes for a good day to turn tragic.That’s good advice from TSSA president Glen Mayhew of ...
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