Descent Control Device
Safety equipment for tree stand hunters allowing a controlled descent if they fall or need to exit from height.
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Climbing Stand
A portable tree stand that grips the trunk and can be moved up or down by the hunter for an eleva...
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Firearm Safety Rules
The core guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, muzzle in safe direction, finger off trigger unti...
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Hunter’s Safety Belt
A harness or belt worn when in tree stands to prevent falls and serious injury.
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Stand Hunting
Hunting from a stationary point (e.g., a tree stand or ground blind), waiting for game to come in...
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