Tree Claims Hunter

Diggin It · Dec 30, 2020

Man Dies After Falling From Tree While Hunting, Family Find Body in Woods

Sgt. Joni Money of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office described the incident as "heartbreaking" and said the man was doing everything right when it came to safety.

Man Dies After Falling From Tree While Hunting, Family Find Body in Woods

CobyRupert · Dec 30, 2020

Tragic. My condolences.
Falling is a top 10 cause of unintentional injury deaths over the age of 15, and #1 cause over age 65.
...but I beg to differ with the sheriff. And so do the results.

2LaneCruzer · Dec 30, 2020

That's a shame. Sometimes it's the tree that is the killer. I lost a friend when he was crushed by a tree.

Environmentalist dies

3gunr · Dec 30, 2020

Unfortunently the articles do not mention safety harnesses which should always be worn . I spend on average 20 days a yr hunting from a tree. Until about 20 yrs ago i never wore one either. and came close to falling several times while dozing off . A full body harness is a must especially for us older guys.

Jstpssng · Dec 30, 2020

I have to go up a 20 foot tree stand Friday to cut the lock off, which somebody put on to keep me from removing it. They are supposed to have their name on it, and I believe they are required to be removed after deer season. Luckily it's just a standard Master padlock so should come off easily.
I don't like heights and especially don't like climbing up tree stands, then removing the supports which hold them to trees. Hopefully DI won't start the new year posting about me.

jaxs · Dec 30, 2020

Jstpssng said:
No bolt cutters involved. Those little Master locks succumb easily to a good cold chisel and 2 lb hammer. You don't need to cut it; just break the shackle out of the lock.

Okie Dokie Coby,can you find stats comparing hammer and chisel with bolt cutters causing property owners to fall? Let's also include injuries from flying metal chips.:laughing:

kenmbz · Dec 30, 2020

We have a hunter next door whose chair is on a dead Ash, which is starting to lean.
I pointed this out to him and he just shrugged.
Guess he wants to buy a new chair soon, luckily it did not fall on him while he was in it.

Have found 2 decomposed deer carcasses not too far from that area....maybe he needs to use traps instead of Bow :2cents:

/pine · Dec 30, 2020

Shouldn't the title read "Gravity Claims Hunter" ??

kf4uda · Dec 30, 2020

After having a couple of back surgeries I had to quit climbing deer stands. They apparently cut some of my balance out or something. I started hunting from the ground, then after having more back trouble in the past few years I started hunting from the seat of my parked UTV. Funny thing is that I see and harvest just as many deer as I ever did from a tree stand with much more comfort.

jerrybob · Dec 30, 2020

kf4uda said:
After having a couple of back surgeries I had to quit climbing deer stands. They apparently cut some of my balance out or something. I started hunting from the ground, then after having more back trouble in the past few years I started hunting from the seat of my parked UTV. Funny thing is that I see and harvest just as many deer as I ever did from a tree stand with much more comfort.

Been teaching hunter ed. for over 20 years.....we tell students.....tree stands are the number one cause of deaths for all hunting accidents.....be careful in tree stands....know your equipment and use all safety precautions.

jaxs · Dec 30, 2020

kf4uda said:
After having a couple of back surgeries I had to quit climbing deer stands. They apparently cut some of my balance out or something. I started hunting from the ground, then after having more back trouble in the past few years I started hunting from the seat of my parked UTV. Funny thing is that I see and harvest just as many deer as I ever did from a tree stand with much more comfort.

Hunting from motorized vehicle is legal in Tx if on leased or owned property. Disabled hunters can get a permit that alow's hunting from vehicle on public land. Couple rednecks went to jail when judge didn't alow their defense that public land included public roads. I do believe the judge wouldn't have sentaced them to weekends in jail on top of a fine had they not been under the influence.

Jstpssng · Dec 30, 2020

jaxs said:
Hunting from motorized vehicle is legal in Tx if on leased or owned property. Disabled hunters can get a permit that alow's hunting from vehicle on public land. Couple rednecks went to jail when judge didn't alow their defense that public land included public roads. I do believe the judge wouldn't have sentaced them to weekends in jail on top of a fine had they not been under the influence.

That last should be a hanging offense as far as I'm concerned. Alcohol and gunpowder don't mix; no ifs, ands, buts, or maybes. I guess you could call me a HADH... hunter against drunk hunting.

Cycledude · Dec 30, 2020

Actually with all the very serious hunting accidents from falling out of trees or other home made hunting setups I am very surprised they continue to allow hunting like that.

jaxs · Dec 30, 2020

Cycledude said:
Actually with all the very serious hunting accidents from falling out of trees or other home made hunting setups I am very surprised they continue to allow hunting like that.

Who is "they" and besides hunting from trees,what else would be disallowed ?

Thomas · Dec 31, 2020

When I was tadpole tree stands were :thumbsup: not so much today because of age

ladders limbs etc. use for climbing one needs to be extra careful of tractions....snow frost wet etc.

buck12 · Dec 31, 2020

Cycledude said:
Actually with all the very serious hunting accidents from falling out of trees or other home made hunting setups I am very surprised they continue to allow hunting like that.

Hunting from a home made or store bought tree stand is no more dangerous than using a ladder to paint or clean the gutters. There is some risk associated with most activities. I am an adult in a mostly free country and don’t need “they” to decide what kind of deer stand I use.

Diggin It · Dec 31, 2020

^^^ When you're on a ladder doing a task, you're (usually) awake, alert and aware of your surroundings. When in a tree stand trying to be still so as not to scare game off, some apparently fall asleep and ....

jaxs · Dec 31, 2020

Diggin It said:
^^^ When you're on a ladder doing a task, you're (usually) awake, alert and aware of your surroundings. When in a tree stand trying to be still so as not to scare game off, some apparently fall asleep and ....

,,,,,and "they" should decide whether the hunter can sit in the tree? "They" already forbid sitting in trees on some public land,should that extend to all trees on all land?