I've gun hunted since I was young. Since in Wisconsin we only have9 day season I only spent ~4 days/year in a stand. I never slipped or got close to falling but I thought about it many times I really should be wearing a harness. Needless to say since I've decided to take up bowhunting and willprobably will be spending dozens of days in my stand per year now soI bought a hunters safety vest. I probably should have done it sooner but the peace of mind is great!