Larissa Rinaldo’s life changed in an instant last year when her husband, Michael, died in a fall from his tree stand while deer hunting. Michael, an avid hunter, wasn’t wearing his safety harness. For ...

Treestands are elevated platforms used by hunters in pursuit of game. Usually deer, but sometimes for other species. Unfortunately, hunters lose their lives or are seriously injured each year because ...

As the 2025 fall Wisconsin hunting seasons near, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of tree stand safety and recommending those who need a hunter education certificate to sign up ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For many hunters, a tree stand is their go-to for an elevated view of the forest, but without the right precautions, it can be one of the most dangerous parts of the hunt.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is urging deer hunters to prioritize safety, especially when using tree stands. These stands are the leading cause of ...

This story has been updated to add a video. Avid outdoorsman Joe Musser shuffled 19 feet up a tree not far from his parents’ home in South Central Pennsylvania and situated himself in his tree stand ...

Wisconsin DNR urges tree stand safety and hunter education as hunting seasons approach. Hunters are warned against using ash trees for stands due to emerald ash borer infestation. Hunters born after ...