“Dead and dying ash trees are structurally weaker than healthy trees, so they are not safe places to put deer stands,” said Bill McNee, DNR Forest Health Specialist.

In Pennsylvania, tree stand safety instruction was added to the hunter-trapper education course required of all first-time hunters. But the average age of the hunters falling is 45.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season.

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Tree stand accidents are the leading cause of serious injuries to deer hunters, the DNR noted. According to experts, one in four bowhunters have experienced a fall or near-fall from an elevated stand.

Or, forget tree stands all together and hunt from the ground. Our friend Daniel, the youngest hunter at Camp See No Deer, sits among the branches of a fallen tree with his home-made wooden bow.

The API failed to deliver the resource. McNair has a long road to recovery and will possibly need surgery. He said he's grateful his family knew where to find him.

Portable hunting stands and ground blinds include any stand, blind, climbing device or steps not screwed or nailed into a tree. Such a device must be able to be removed at the end of a day's hunt ...