Treestand Tragedy
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RE: Treestand Tragedy
Couple years ago I was wearing a safety strap that was put on incorrectly. I put weight on the belt and the fastener slipped. I went down 20+ feet and thank God.. can still walk. Thought I did everything correctly and still ended up on my back. Not fun. I wish no hunters fall out of any stands this year. It is terrible.
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RE: Treestand Tragedy
The sad thing to me is to read the posts after the video. Their are some heartless, cruel people in this world. You don't see stuff like that on hunting sites very often. This is a tragedy and I can't imagine going through what Mike has endured. I have hunted without a safety belt on more than one occassion. Thankfully old age and common sense are catching up with me. I fell about 15 feet climbing down a stand when I was 19. Back them it knocked the breath out of me, but I don't think I'd be so lucky now.
#8
RE: Treestand Tragedy
thats horrible its shows you how you need to be extra careful when hunting especialy in a treestand atleast he is not paralized thanks the Lord for that safe hunting everyone
#9
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ponce de Leon Florida USA
Posts: 10,079
RE: Treestand Tragedy
The usage of nail and board homemade stands should be addressed IMHO. I only use welded, well made heavy aluminum ladder stands most of the time that I check over each season before opening day.