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9/12/2006
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Tree Stand Safety A
Must For Hunters
RALEIGH, N.C. – More North Carolina hunters
will be injured this year in accidents involving a tree stand than from
any other cause, according to statistical forecasts.
In an effort to help prevent hunting accidents, the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission is urging particular caution when using a tree
stand or elevated hunting platform.
“The leading cause of hunter injuries in North Carolina, including
fatalities, is falls from tree stands,” said Capt. Chris Huebner, the
hunting safety coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Commission.
Tree stands are among the most popular hunting equipment used during
deer season but, when not used properly, they can be among the most
dangerous. Capt. Huebner offered the following advice: |
A
proper safety harness can be a lifesaver. |
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Tree Stand Dos
 | Always wear a proper safety harness (fall arrest system) when
using a tree stand. |
| Always use a rope to raise and lower a bow, an unloaded gun or
other equipment. |
| Always read and understand tree stand instructions and practice at
low heights before hunting. |
Tree Stand Don’ts
| Don’t use homemade tree stands, especially those of nail and wood
construction. |
| Don’t use a decaying, leaning or slippery-bark tree for your tree
stand. |
| Use precaution or avoid using a tree stand in rain, snow or icy
conditions. |
| Never climb with a weapon. |
Hunters should carry a whistle, flashlight and a cell phone, if
possible, Capt. Huebner added. “Also, you should always tell someone
where you are hunting and when you expect to arrive home.”
One safety precaution is so important that Capt. Huebner repeated it:
“We advise using a full-body safety harness each and every time you are
sitting in, or climbing up or down from a tree stand.” When worn
correctly, a proper safety harness will not restrict breathing, if there
is a fall.
Completion of a Hunter Education Course, offered free throughout the
state, is required for first-time buyers of hunting license in North
Carolina. For Hunter Education Course schedules, game regulations and
additional hunting safety information, visit
www.ncwildlife.org or call
(919) 707-0031. |
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