November 4, 2018
Let me share something very important regarding safety. I’ve been using a safety harness ( Hunter’s Safety System ) for about 8 years. For the first couple of years I did not use a lifeline but merely attached to a tree strap once I got up the tree and into the stand. However, I began to hear more and more about most tree stand accidents occurring while ascending or descending from the stand. So, I decided to put lifelines on all my stands so I would be attached the entire time from the ground up and then back down again. I never had an incident until 2 weeks ago. While beginning my descent from my lock-on my foot slipped and I fell ( 20 feet up ). There was nothing between my back and the ground except AIR!! Scared me to death! Thankfully the system worked as it should have and I was spared a crippling fall or worse a life-ending accident. Guys don’t be stupid. Resolve today never to climb without a safety harness AND life line again. Your family deserves it! Good luck the rest of the season. Later…