Screw-in steps are dangerous to the hunter and damage the tree. Never use wood steps attached to the tree with nails or spikes. They can break and cause you to sustain injuries as a result of falling. Never rely on a tree branch or limb for support. Never step up to your stand from a climbing aid. Climbing aids must extend above the seating platform to allow you to climb above the stand and step down onto the center of the standing platform. Sectional ladders should be spaced on the tree, so each step is no more than 18 inches apart. All stand contact points must be in contact with the tree before you step onto your stand. Use a haul line to raise and lower the stand.Ĭhains, cables, and straps must be adjusted and tightened properly to provide a secure, stable stand position. Stay connected to the tree from the time you leave the ground until you are back down. When using a fixed position or hang-on stand, practice attaching the stand at ground level before using it in a hunting environment. If any ladder sections are separating, do not use the ladder. Always check every ladder section connection every time you use the ladder, before you leave the ground. They are secured to the tree with ratcheting devices or chains limiting tree damage. Sectional ladders are usually manufactured in lengths of three or four feet and joined together to allow the hunter to reach the desired height. The safest and most commonly used methods are sectional ladders. Hunters using a Hang-on stand must choose a way to climb up to and down from the platform. The stand is attached to the tree using straps and cables or chains. Hang-on stands consist of a small platform attached to a seat.

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