The best tree stand harnesses could well save your life or prevent a hunting-ending injury. The key issue is to find a harness design that you will use properly every hunt. Wear it from the ground up ...

The best tree stand harnesses for 2024 will help ensure you come home to your family safely after each hunt. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories Happen Outdoors · Subscribe Today.

Once situated in the tree stand, tether the harness to the tree at eye level or above, allowing for recovery in the case of a fall. The strap should never be below the chin or around your neck.

FeraDyne Outdoors on Dec. 21, 2023, recalled 50,000 Rhino tree stands because the safety harness may fail, according to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Wear a full-body harness that is attached to the tree above your head. Always maintain three points of contact when climbing up to or down from the stand.

Bennett says if you buy a tree stand it should come with a harness but spend the extra $20 and buy one that fits your body type and comes with some padding. And beware, it's not the sitting that's ...

In the past few weeks, there have been multiple incidents where hunters have had accidents due to their failure to wear protective equipment. The worst was a gentleman near Elizabeth, Ill. (about ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — With firearm deer season starting in three days, tree stand safety is an important part of hunting. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters ...

During the 2023-2024 season, 14 of 29 total incidents were tree stand use related, ... /Full Body Harness during ascent and descent and follow manufacturer’s usage instructions.

A harness is the cornerstone of safety equipment if you use a tree stand. Look for one that fits you well and most importantly one you will wear while hunting. Find a proper tree.