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TreesTand safeTy in Tennessee
During 2007 there were 10 reported treestand accidents in Tennessee. The vast majority of
the accidents were the direct result of the treestand user not using a full body harness. Failure
to use a full body harness could result in serious injury or death.
1. Always wear a full body harness meeting the Treestand Manufacturers Association (TMA)
standards even during ascent and descent. Be aware that single strap belts and chest
harnesses are no longer the preferred fall-arrest systems (FAS) and should not be used.
2. Read and understand the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions before using the
treestand and the full body harness.
3. Practice with the treestand and full body harness at ground level prior to using at elevated
positions.
4. Inspect the treestand and the full body harness for signs of wear or damage before each
use.
5. Attach your full body harness according to instructions described by the manufacturer.
Know the dangers associated with prolonged suspension in a full body harness and know
how to recover from suspension. Failure to recover in a timely manner could result in
serious injury or death. If you do not have the ability to recover/escape, hunt from the
ground.
6. Carry emergency signal devices such as a cell phone, walkie-talkie, whistle, signal flare,
PLD (personal locator device) and flashlight on your person at all times and within reach
even while you are suspended in your FAS.
7. Select the proper tree for use with your treestand. Select a live straight tree that fits within
the size limits recommended in your treestand’s instructions.
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Use a haul line to pull up your gear and unloaded firearm or bow to your treestand.
Never use homemade or permanently elevated stands.
10. For more information about treestand safety visit www.tmastands.com.
Sheriff Dept. Phone #: __________________________
Wildlife Officer Phone #: _________________________
HELP STOP POACHING
Report a hunting violation-call toll free:
Region I ........1-800-831-1173
Region II .......1-800-255-8972
Region III ......1-800-241-0767
Region IV ......1-800-831-1174
7:00 A.M. - Midnight, Seven Days a Week
HUNTER /LANDOWNER I. D. CARD
GOOD SPORTSMEN:
1. Respect the landowner’s property, hunting only in ownerdesignated
areas.
2. Assume liability for their actions and personal safety.
3. Respect nature, taking every precaution against littering
and fire.
4. Respect the game and firearms laws.
5. Respect fellow outdoorsmen, observing all safety precautions
and the traditions of good sportsmanship.
WR-0623 (1997)
FARMLAND OWNER LICENSE EXEMPTION STATEMENT
County: ___________Map #:__________ Parcel #: __________
Location: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Name of landowner: ____________________________________
Name of hunter/fisherman: _____________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
TN Driver’s Lic. #: ______________________________________
I attest that I am exempt from requirements to possess a hunting and
fishing license under the terms of TCA 70-2-204(a) while hunting or
fishing on the property identified above due to the following owner
relationship:
I am a resident of Tennessee and I am (check one):
l an owner of the property l a tenant residing on the property
l a spouse of the owner l a spouse of the tenant
l child of the owner l a dependent child of the tenant
_________________________________________________________
Signature of hunter/fisherman
This card shall be completed, signed and submitted upon the request
of an officer of the TWRA, or upon presenting game to a check station.
WR-0815