I just reviewed the injury statistics from the 2020 deer season as they relate to hunting from elevated stands. Surveys suggest the greater majority of both gun and bowhunters use a stand of one kind ...

Deer hunters across the country are busy making final preparations for the upcoming season. A large part of those preparations is hanging tree stands and clearing shooting lanes. Safety is paramount ...

Hiking into a hunting area with a tree stand strapped to my back is a labor of love that I’ve endured many, many times. It’s also one that I don’t need to endure again, thanks to saddle hunting.

IDNR urges Illinois deer hunters to prioritize safety by using harnesses on tree stands, the top cause of hunting accidents and fatalities across the state.

Tree stand-related falls caused 15 accidents, one of them fatal, in Illinois last year, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.