Tree stand can be hunters woe

Deer stand injuries can be one of the most common accidents throughout the hunting season.  In fact, An International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) study finds that one in every three hunters who hunts from a tree stand will fall at some point in their hunting career.
Steven Adamson, M.D., a family medicine provider at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City, says with archery and crossbow deer hunting in full swing and gun season soon approaching, it’s time to reestablish safe practices to prevent accidents from occurring.

 


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