Tree Stand Safety Awareness (TSSA) encourages all hunters to take treestand safety seriously, every time you hunt from, hang, or move a tree stand. Please help keep everyone safe this hunting season. Hunters and members of the industry alike can help spread the message of TSSA.

Falls from tree stands are annually the #1 cause of death and serious injury to deer hunters and involve all types of stands. Virtually 100% of these incidents are preventable by implementing three simple measures: First, inspect your equipment. Second, wear a full-body harness and third, stay connected from the time your feet leave the ground. It really is that simple.

TSSA is a grassroots organization of hunting industry leaders with a sole focus on significantly reducing tree stand incidents.  Visit the TSSA at www.facebook.com/TreeStandSafetyAwareness . 

The mission of TSSA is to significantly reduce tree stand incidents through promotion, education, and best practices. September is the month that most hunters start heading back to the woods to cut trails and hang stands in preparation for upcoming hunting season making it an opportune time to raise tree stand safety awareness. TSSA is looking to get hunters to start the season by putting safety first.