But hunting from a deer stand is inherently risky, and while much of the risk can be eliminated or mitigated, not all can. Today's subject is tree stand safety -- specifically pertaining to portable ...

Deer season is less than two months away; let’s reflect on how deer hunting was ‘back in the day’ compared to today. My first ‘stand’ was actually not a stand at all but rather a 5-gallon bucket set ...

Q: I have started scouting deer on public forestland in the area. I am seeing an abundance of sign in some places, and I would like to place a portable deer stand at those locations. Is there any time ...

Tripod deer stands feature three steel or aluminum legs that create a broad base leading to a narrow top where the seat is attached. They give hunters an elevated view, so many prefer them over ground ...

Three weeks ago, I wrote a story about Norman Landby of Crookston, a retiree with a knack for building a better mousetrap who developed a deer stand that elevates by means of a hydraulic lift powered ...

Big changes could be coming for thousands of Minnesota deer hunters who climb into permanent stands each fall on state and county forest lands. Forestry officials from the state and counties would ...

Us whitetail hunters rely on all sorts of tricks and strategies when chasing North America’s most popular big game animal. A key page in the play book centers on having a good stand location. If you ...