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Treestand Safety Flashcards

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  1. What does the TMA (Treestand Manufacturers Association) label on a treestand indicate?

    Answer: The stand has been independently tested and meets industry safety standards

    The TMA label means the stand has passed independent safety testing for load limits, structural integrity, and compliance with industry standards.

  2. When should a hunter attach their safety harness tether to the tree?

    Answer: Before leaving the ground and while still at the lowest point of the climb

    Attaching the tether before leaving the ground ensures the hunter is protected from the very first step and throughout the entire ascent.

  3. If you fall from a treestand and are suspended in your harness, what is the first self-rescue step recommended to prevent suspension trauma?

    Answer: Use a suspension relief strap or foot loop to stand up and take weight off your legs

    A suspension relief strap allows you to stand and pump your legs, keeping blood circulating in your lower body and preventing suspension trauma.

  4. What information should you leave with a trusted person before going to your treestand location?

    Answer: Your exact stand location, expected return time, and what to do if you don't check in

    Leaving your location, return time, and an action plan ensures someone can send help quickly if you are injured and cannot call for assistance.

  5. What is the maximum weight limit that most treestand manufacturers specify for their stands?

    Answer: 300 pounds, including the hunter and all gear

    Most treestand manufacturers set a 300-pound combined weight limit (hunter plus gear), and exceeding it dramatically increases the risk of structural failure.

  6. Which type of treestand generally poses the greatest risk of falls due to the way it is set up and used?

    Answer: Hang-on (fixed-position) stands without a separate climbing system in place

    Hang-on stands require a separate method of climbing (screw-in steps, strap-on steps, or a stick ladder), creating more opportunities for falls compared to self-contained ladder stands.

  7. According to hunter safety guidelines, firearms carried into a treestand should always be:

    Answer: Unloaded until the hunter is fully secured in the stand

    Keeping the firearm unloaded during the climb prevents accidental discharge if the hunter falls or the firearm strikes the tree.