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      TREE STANDS 
"The optimum thing to do is to find a tree in an area the deer is using and attach it to that safe tree." DNR Conservation Officer Sgt. Jerry Payne explains the first rule in using a tree stand. Make sure the tree can hold the stand, and you. Sgt. Jerry Payne, Conservation Officer "What makes a good tree? It's not too big in diameter. You want your teeth on the back of the tree stand to bite into it. A hickory nut or locust tree would be too hard for the stand to bite into. These things work on weight. Your weight is actually what holds you into your tree. There's more to assembling and using a tree stand than just putting it up. If you don't follow the instructions, and a few simple rules, you could come out of the tree a lot faster than you want. Sgt. Jerry Payne, Conservation Officer "We're gonna adjust it around this tree where it's short of being level because the tree is going to go up, generally. You want it to tilt back a little bit, it will straighten itself out as we go. See, that's too loose." "When you put your weight on this, there's no way this is going to come off here. It's kinda opposite what you think, your weight is out here and it holds on this tree." If you take your time and follow instructions, getting in hunting position is as easy as sitting and standing up. Sgt. Jerry Payne, Conservation Officer "This tree stand is about 8 feet tall and that's perfect for someone who wants to be 8 feet off the ground. But if you're able to hit what your'e aiming at at 15 or even 20 feet, and you're comfortable, all the better." As long as you're safe. Don't forget to use this kind of safety harness. That way if somehow you "do" fall.... Sgt. Jerry Payne, Conservation Officer "It's not gonna feel good, but it's not gonna kill you." So remember the most important rule in using your tree stand this hunting season-safety first. Remember, you need to do a dry run with your tree stand before you put it in a tree and start hauling up your gear. If you don't feel comfortable, take the stand down a few feet. Also, make sure you have a line attached to a gear bag so you can haul up your gun or bow once your tree stand is safely up. Links to learn more West Virginia 2004 - 2005 Season Dates and Limits 2004 West Virginia Hunting Regulations (pdf file) Hunting In West Virginia WCHS-TV8 Online brings you the current Fishing Conditions Report updated every week. |
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