Before You Climb Into Your Tree Stand This Season, Do This (Or Pay for It at 15 Feet)

📘 My book, Before the First Frost — 181 tricks for a warm house and a lower heating bill: https://beforethefirstfrost.com 🔔 Subscribe for a new line off Arne's door every week: https://www.youtube.com/@jakeholloways?sub_confirmation=1 Check your tree stand safety before you head into the woods this season. A few minutes of inspection can prevent a fall. Before you climb into your stand, you need to verify that your equipment is still sound. We are looking closely at worn tree stand straps that often go unnoticed until it is too late. A simple hunting gear check is the most important part of your hunting preparation, especially after equipment has been sitting in storage. We also cover a quick test to evaluate the condition of your webbing and fasteners. If your gear shows signs of fraying or damage, replace it immediately. Proper treestand maintenance is not optional when you are working at height; it is a fundamental part of staying safe in the field. Subscribe for weekly homesteading tips, and let me know in the comments if you inspect your climbing gear before every hunt.