Its early season and most guys dont often think about hunters safety or treestand safety measures but its as good as any time to think about these things.  Trail cameras and bucks in velvet tend to be whats on everybody’s mind.  But here are some preseason hunters safety ideas to help keep you safe this season.

Treestand Safety Tips

1. Ladder treestand’s should be checked over carefully.  Double check the ratchet straps and make sure they arent deteriorated or damaged.  If they have been secured for several years the tree most likely has grown and is putting excessive pressure on the ratchet mechanism and strap – and should be released, inspected and replaced as necessary.
2. Check the tie down ropes and insure they are secure and tight as well on ladder style treestand’s.
3. Double check the cross bar support that attaches to the ladder on ladder treestands.  Make sure that its properly connected and secure.
4. Double check the expiration date on your safety harness – yes they expire.  Be sure to look closely at all the webbing and buckles.  Replace if any seem damaged or not working properly.
5. I use the Hunter Safety System Quick Connect Tree Strap with my treestand harness.  Make sure that there is no damage and still works as designed and replace as needed.
6. Double check all connections, cables, and nuts for tightness and any damage.
7. Make sure that you have an adequate rope in order to pull gear up instead of carrying everything in tot he stand with you.
8. Double check the health of the trees you plan to either climb or have ladder style treestands connected to.  Make sure the tree is damaged or has any dead or dying limbs overhead.
9. If using screw in tree steps or climbing sticks/ladders that use ratchet straps, make sure all are secure and replace or reset as necessary.
10. Go back to number and double check each step and each piece of equipment again!