In advance of the 2025 fall hunting seasons, the DNR has issued reminders on tree stand safety and hunter education classes.

Another critical safety tip is to always have a hunting plan. “You should tell somebody where you are, you should have some type of indication on your vehicle about where or what type of stand ...

Those who need more instruction on tree stands and other hunting safety, including firearm handling and first aid, can find DNR classes here. Read more tips here.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Statistics each year reveal that almost half of all hunting incidents are due to falls or other safety issues with tree stands, according to the Georgia Department of ...

TULSA, Okla. — The top priority of a hunting trip is a safe return home. If you use a tree stand, ensuring safety and security is the first step to tha ...

Always set up in front of cover. Elk have excellent eyesight but aren't good at picking up on stationary objects. If you sit in front of a bush, tree, rock, etc., and stay still, elk won't see you.

Hunters are urged to review tree stand safety before hunting. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to tree stands. During the 2023-2024 season, 14 of 29 total ...

Tree stands, elevated platforms that hunters use to get a better view of game, are popular across Virginia. But Kenneth Carter, a veteran hunter and safety instructor with 25 years of experience ...