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Hunter education warns that which of these is a leading cause of hunting injuries?

Falls from tree stands.

  1. Snake bites
  2. Lightning strikes
  3. Falls from tree stands ✔

Why: Elevated stands are one of the biggest hunting safety risks. Maryland DNR says one in three hunting injuries nationally involves a tree stand. That is why courses spend so much time on harnesses and climbing.

Huh, didn't know that: TMA says to choose a live, healthy, straight tree for a treestand and never a leaning one.

The dad joke
Why did the tree stand get good grades? It was always at the top of its class.
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Sources

  1. Maryland DNR, Tree Stand Safety Tips https://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/treestand_tips.aspx
  2. TMA Treestand Safety Guidelines https://tmastands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/English-TSG.pdf

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