{"id":23084,"date":"2025-11-17T18:43:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T00:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=23084"},"modified":"2025-11-17T18:44:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T00:44:46","slug":"deer-hunter-tree-stand-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/23084-deer-hunter-tree-stand-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Deer Hunter Tree Stand Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>As hunters across Illinois prepare for the upcoming firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) urges them to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field.\u00a0 Tree stands are the No. 1 source of hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, 70% of hunting incidents reported to IDNR were the result of tree stand-related accidents, including failure to use a fall arrest system.\u00a0 One fall resulted in a fatality when a hunter fell about 15 feet and suffered serious injuries, including a broken pelvis, broken ribs and a punctured lung.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbove all else, the Illinois Conservation Police want to make sure every hunter makes it back home safely after each outing,\u201d said Jed Whitchurch, director of IDNR\u2019s Office of Law Enforcement.\u00a0 \u201cWhile we encourage hunters to enjoy their time outdoors and achieve their goals, staying alert and prioritizing safety is essential.\u00a0 A great hunt starts and ends with smart choices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Illinois firearm deer season dates are Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7.<\/p>\n<p>Tree stand falls, often from heights of 20 to 30 feet, can cause significant injuries, including broken bones, spinal damage, paralysis, concussions, organ injuries, internal bleeding, sprains, cuts, and bruises.\u00a0 Most of these injuries are preventable by using fall arrest systems, avoiding drug and alcohol use, and making sure the tree stand equipment is in good working order.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTree stand injuries are largely preventable when hunters use reliable fall arrest gear and inspect every part of their stand before climbing,\u201d Whitchurch said.\u00a0 \u201cThe thrill of the hunt should never come at the cost of your health, and that is why the Illinois Conservation Police urge hunters to make safety their first step, every single time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tree stand-related falls in previous years:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Year 2024:\u00a0 15, one of which was fatal<br \/>\nYear 2023:\u00a0 17, three of which were fatal<br \/>\nYear 2022:\u00a0 6<br \/>\nYear 2021:\u00a0 13<\/p>\n<p>Tree stand safety tips include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Use a fall arrest system that includes a safety harness and follow the manufacturer&#8217;s guidelines that come with it.<br \/>\n&#8211; Inspect the tree stand for wear and tear before each use.<br \/>\n&#8211; Use a haul line to bring up unloaded firearms, bows, and other hunting equipment.<br \/>\n&#8211; Take a cell phone.<br \/>\n&#8211; Tell a friend or loved one where you intend to hunt and when you intend to return.<br \/>\n&#8211; Avoid drug or alcohol use before and during hunting.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about hunting safety, visit IDNR\u2019s hunter safety website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As hunters across Illinois prepare for the upcoming firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) urges them to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23084","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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