tedicast
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Post by tedicast on Sept 8, 2008 21:25:53 GMT -5
The season is right around the corner, and I want to remind, and plead with, all of you to be safe out there, and please, WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS!!!!
I know. they aren't a glamorous piece of equiptment, and some of us consider them a pain in the rear, but each of us owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to wear one everytime we leave the ground. Anyone here not wearing a harness when hunting from a tree stand? Why? I personally will NOT hunt without one. My harness is part of my hunting clothing. When I get to my hunting area, and get out of my truck to get dressed, it is just another layer of clothing to put on. The first couple of times , it wasn't the easiest thing to get on, but now I have no trouble doing it in the dark. It is well worth a few minutes hassle putting on, when you consider the alternative of hitting the ground from 20 feet. I hope that any of you that don't wear a harness, will give some serious thought to wearing one this upcoming season. When it comes down to it, there is absolutely no good reason not too!
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Post by hopesman on Sept 9, 2008 5:31:31 GMT -5
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Post by stilllearning on Sept 9, 2008 7:06:10 GMT -5
Just remember what goes up must come down and you don't want it to be on your head instead of your feet and the harness should keep you from serious injury.
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azslim
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Post by azslim on Sept 9, 2008 22:25:08 GMT -5
The most frequent hunting accident there is - falling out of tree stands. Number 1 reason people fall out of tree stands? Gravity......  |
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Post by Buckshot06 on Sept 10, 2008 17:50:16 GMT -5
It's not the fall it's the sudden stop that gets you.
All joking aside very important to wear that harness.
Last year a friend at church fell out of his stand and broke his ankle,leg, a few ribs and his arm. Was off work for over 6 months and was lucky to be alive. He also didn't tell anyone were he was hunting and left his cell phone in the truck. Took friends and family awhile to find him do to not knowing what farm he was on or where his stand was located. So always wear that belt and tell peolpe where you will be and as always happy and safe hunting to all!!
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Post by lockmaster on Sept 11, 2008 10:26:20 GMT -5
Important Tree Stand Safety Tips for Both the Beginner and Experienced Hunter
Among the hundreds of volunteer Hunter Education Instructors, dick Holdcraft stands out as the "tree stand expert," based on over 40 years as a career safety manager and instructor. dick has taught for VDGIF (Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries) as a Master Instructor since 1993, and has taught the tree stand safety course 40 times to over 600 Hunter Education Instructors. We appreciate dick's dedication and service to his fellow sportsmen and thank him for providing this sage advice to our readers...
Whether you are an experienced deer hunter or this is your first time in the field, now is the time to prepare if you are going to use a tree stand. Here are some tips to help you prepare and stay safe.
Go For Quality Design
Use a well designed and built, sturdy tree stand. Tree stands manufactured by the Tree Stand Manufacturers Association (TMA) that have been built since 2006, are commercially designed and tested to meet recognized industry standards.
Heed Instructions - Practice Use
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions on the use of your tree stand before using it. You should practice using the tree stand in the morning and evening hours. As the saying goes; "Perfect practice makes perfect."
Inspect for Dangerous Wear
Carefully inspect your tree stand for wear, rust, metal fatigue and cracks, loose, or missing nuts or bolts, rot and deterioration before and after each use. Tighten loose nuts and bolts and replace rusty or worn hardware. Check straps or chains or other attachment devices for wear and replace if they are unsafe.
Check for Defect Recall
You should also check with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to see if your stand has been recalled due to safety defects. In the search field type in the words tree stand, then click on the link for your stand. Contact the manufacturer if it has been recalled.
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Raven
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Post by Raven on Sept 11, 2008 14:16:04 GMT -5
Great post Tedicast ,Its no joke the one time you forget to wear your harness it could cost you your life i came close to death 2 years aqo i forgot my safetyharness and climbed the stand with out one i fell 15 ft and fell and broke my back i am still paying for that stupid mistake today i live on pain pills and hunt close to the truck walking any distance really hurts me.
Guys hunt safe and wear your safety harnesses
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Post by CopperHead on Sept 11, 2008 20:08:59 GMT -5
Thank for the reminder tedicast. I always where my Hunter Safety system. Mainly becuase it has my ranger finder attached so then I dont have any excuses not to wear one.
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Post by Buckshot06 on Sept 12, 2008 20:03:59 GMT -5
Andy
I know what you are talking about. In 2000 I fell 25+ feet off a wall at work, but to make a long story short the closer to the truck the better. I Always wear my harness no need to get hurt.
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Post by oldfarmsblueman on Oct 11, 2008 15:12:38 GMT -5
I started using one this year because of the bow. They are a pain in the a** but I have it on before I leave the house.I know Andy and see what the fall did to his life  He's luckey he can walk. |
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