The best safety precaution for treestand hunting is to wear a full-body harness and stay tethered to the tree or lifeline the entire time you’re off the ground A full-body harness secures the bowhunter to the tree or lifeline with a tether, which is located on the harness’s back, just below the neck
What are the 3 R’s of treestand safety?
If you fall from a treestand and you are properly using a FAS/FBH, remember your 3 R’s: Rescue, Relief and Recover
What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or tree stand?
Wear a Safety Harness A tree stand safety harness, also known as a fall arrest system, is a must have when it comes to treestand safety One should be worn at all times, even when climbing into or out of a treestand
What is the first action that should be taken if you fall from an elevated stand?
Signal for help Climb back onto the platform as quickly as possible Take actions to avoid suspension trauma if you must wait for rescue If you do not have a suspension relief strap, keep moving your legs
What should you never do especially when swinging on game?
No hunter, especially when swinging on game, should allow his or her gun to point at a person Also, hunters should shoot only if there is an adequate backstop Don’t shoot at a “skylined” animal
What are the four primary firearm safety rules?
The Four Primary Rules of Firearm Safety Watch that muzzle! Keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun Be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot
What needs to be included in a hunting plan?
A hunting plan tells where and with whom you are hunting and when you expect to return It also should contain specific directions on your route to your destination and any alternate destination you may have if bad weather changes your plans Be sure to include your cell phone number and cell phone carrier
What should you carry with you in a treestand?
Here is my List: License Don’t leave home without it Fanny Pack or small backpack I like Badlands for their durability, quietness, and comfort Knife Your favorite will do Compass or GPS Always good to keep your bearings even when you “know” where you are Headlight Wind dust Knife sharpener Camo mask or paint
What reduces human odor by helping to?
Cover scents are designed to reduce human odor by helping to neutralize it or by hiding it with a natural competitive scent The scents can be applied to skin, footwear, or clothing Many hunters hang scent-soaked pieces of cloth around their stand or blind
How much weight can a tree stand hold?
Treestand Comparison Chart Stand Weight 20 lbs 29 lbs Construction Aluminum Steel Weight Limit 300 lbs 300 lbs Platform Frame Size 20″W x 36″D 20″W x 345″D Seat Frame Size 225″W x 3750″D 23″W x 365″D
What is the safest treestand?
Ladder stands are generally the safest kind of tree stand and they give you a little more room to move around Another reason for their popularity is the two-person stand designs The downside to any type of stand that you leave in the woods is that other hunters might use them when you’re not there
What is a successful technique for stopping a deer at a pre selected spot?
A successful technique for stopping a deer at your pre-selected, pick-off spot is to sprinkle a few drops of scent on a leaf or twig at that site Do not apply attractants to your skin or clothing because the deer will follow the scent and detect your position
What is a haul line used for?
Use a haul line of heavy cord attached to your stand to bring up your hunting equipment or to lower it prior to climbing down from your stand If using a firearm, attach the haul line to the firearm’s sling so that the firearm hangs with the muzzle pointed down
What is the first thing you should know to ensure successful recovery after an animal is shot?
Like a detective collecting clues to pursue a suspect, a bowhunter must gather a variety of “hit data” to help track the animal after it’s shot The first important piece of information for a successful recovery is noticing where your arrow strikes the animal
What two factors are most important in choosing how do you carry your firearm?
Muzzle control and terrain are the most important factors in choosing how to carry your firearm
Which is the safest device to use while climbing?
When you climb a tree or on a tree stand, the safest device to use is the fall arrest system (FAS) It is also called a safety harness A safety harness is a kind of safety gear intended to prevent injury or damage to a person, an animal, or an object
Where would you want to place the bow after you have tied a haul line to it?
After you have tied the line to your bow, place the bow away from your climbing route so that you won’t fall on sharp arrows if you lose your footing
What causes a bullet or projectile to travel down the barrel of a firearm and exit at the muzzle?
The expanding gas forces the bullet out of the cartridge and down the barrel with great speed The rifling in the barrel causes the bullet to spin as it travels out of the barrel The bullet’s speed and escaping gases produce a “bang”
Why should you clean your firearm after each time you use it?
Clean your firearms after every use to keep them in top condition This will help ensure that the action functions safely and properly and the ammunition performs as it should Work on a cleared table or bench
What is the hunter’s most important item of clothing?
The most important clothing choices are a daylight fluorescent orange hat and daylight fluorescent orange outerwear—a shirt, vest, or jacket Daylight fluorescent orange clothing makes it easier for one hunter to spot and recognize another hunter because nothing in nature matches this color
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game? Take it back to camp Hang it up Allow it to cool
How safe are climbing tree stands?
While standing on a small platform where everything and your life depends on some cable or bolt bonded around a tree doesn’t look so grounded for safety at all, climbing tree stands are overall safe to use You can climb easily and secure yourself comfortably within the stand