AhaBulbStuff Everyone Should Know
AhaBulb: Stuff Everyone Should Know · ahabulb.com/hunt-treestand-leading-injury

Hunter education warns that which of these is a leading cause of hunting injuries?

Falls from tree stands.

Start playing free

  1. Snake bites
  2. Lightning strikes
  3. Falls from tree stands ✔

Why: Falls from tree stands are a major hunting risk. Maryland DNR says the vast majority of hunting injuries and deaths today are related to falling from tree stands while deer hunting.

Huh, didn't know that: TMA says to choose a live, healthy, straight tree and never a leaning one.

The dad joke
Why did the tree stand get good grades? It was always at the top of its class.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: Falls from tree stands. Falls from tree stands are a major hunting risk. Maryland DNR says the vast majority of hunting injuries and deaths today are related to falling from tree stands while deer hunting.

  1. Maryland DNR, Deer Hunting: An Effective Management Tool dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/deerhuntastool.aspx
    The vast majority of injuries and fatalities associated with hunting today are related to falling from tree stands while deer hunting.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. TMA Treestand Safety Guidelines tmastands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/English-TSG.pdf
    Select a live, healthy and straight tree that is within the size limits recommended by the manufacturer. Never select a leaning tree.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

Hunting SafetyWhen do most tree stand falls happen?Hunting SafetyUnder the primary rules of firearm safety, how should you treat every firearm?Hunting SafetyWhen carrying a firearm, where should your trigger finger be?

That's stuff everyone should know.