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Opening day just around the corner!
#2548865
08/10/18 11:36 AM
08/10/18 11:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681 Slidell, La
perchjerker
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Freak of Nature
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Since we have a bunch of younger newbies, we need to start thinking about treestand safety. The main thing I have seen is stupid or foolish setups on Loc-ons. I've seen some that were just careless and others that were just dangerous. Stands set up that were not level, or ones that were set too high from last step . Stand safety doesn't just happen. It's a conscious choice. If you have something you feel needs to be suggested, place it in this thread. We don't need anyone hurt or crippled this year(or ever)
#1 Always make sure your stand is level, not at a downward angle. #2 Always place your stand at a level where you either step over or down onto the platform. Never put you stand where you have to step up or way over to the platform. #3 Always use a safety belt and a tether. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. one bad decision can leave you crippled for life. #4 Use a lineman's belt when you are putting your stands up. This allows both your hands to be free. I've seen guys try to put up stands with one hand while holding themselves up with the other hand. #5 Get a comfortable climbing harness and use it ! Get one that fits ! Be aware of how dangerous hanging in a harness can be if you fall too. Yes, a harness can save you from a bad fall, but hanging in a hareness can kill you too.
We all love bow hunting. Lets all have a safe season. Practice safety and you can enjoy being in the woods, not in a hospital bed! Sorry this is not preaching, but a reminder that we are mortal. Young guys think they are invincible until they get hurt. HUNT SAFE! Good Luck
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
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08/10/18 12:32 PM
08/10/18 12:32 PM
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,772 Pinson
Sulli
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Posts: 1,772
Pinson
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I’ll add be cognizant of the tree your hanging a stand in. I’ve seen several that were hung on dead trees.
ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
#2548981
08/10/18 02:09 PM
08/10/18 02:09 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 251 Eva
Johnathan
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4 point
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Always let someone know for where your stand is at. I know we all like our secret hunting spots but it's always a good idea to let someone know exactly where it's at.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
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08/10/18 02:15 PM
08/10/18 02:15 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,308 Ourtown, AL
BCLC
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Posts: 15,308
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While using climbing sticks and ladders maintain 3 points of contact. Either 2 hands/1 foot or 2 feet/1 hand. Don't get in a rush and take your time.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
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08/10/18 05:32 PM
08/10/18 05:32 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 28,973 Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
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I’ve got 12 screws, 2 rods, a plate and a H bracket in my neck and lower back because I was careless with a ladder stand.
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
ShawBuilt Custom Bowstrings
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
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08/10/18 06:35 PM
08/10/18 06:35 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 42,058 UR 6
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Freak of Nature
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While using climbing sticks and ladders maintain 3 points of contact. Either 2 hands/1 foot or 2 feet/1 hand. Don't get in a rush and take your time. That is a great tip. I have always done just that and never really thought about it just second nature,
LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!! - - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
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08/10/18 07:04 PM
08/10/18 07:04 PM
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Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,187 Tuscumbia
BruteX
6 point
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This afternoon, I did the one of the dumbest things I’ve ever did. I went to move a lock on. It was in a pine and has been there for three years. I had my harness on as well as a lineman’s belt, climb the tree and notice it’s wobbling more than it should. I look up to the top of the tree and to my shock I saw that the tree was completely dead. By the grace of the Good Lord I was able to get down. Moral of the story is always look up at the tree before u climb it to see if it’s alive.
"We'll the first man comes along that can read Latin is welcome to rob us,...I'd like the chance to shoot at an educated man once in my life" Gus McCrae
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
#2549854
08/11/18 06:57 PM
08/11/18 06:57 PM
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Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 16,822 Banana Republic
jb20
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Banana Republic
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Wasn't bowhunting but I had a a platform built in fork of tree about 12 feet with 2x4 as steps well the top one came out when I pulled on it and fell 10ft on my back didn't injure me but I went home sore and didn't hunt that day
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Ben Franklin
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Re: Opening day just around trhge corner!
[Re: perchjerker]
#2549992
08/11/18 10:42 PM
08/11/18 10:42 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 16,952 Madison
BowtechDan
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Y'all need to feel what it's like to hang from a harness and get back on stand.
Nathan Carl Goff 19 Sept 2016 - 14 Jan 2017.
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