Don't let an accident become a tragedy

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Same here in VA. Always unloaded climbing into stands or on the rare situation the footing wasn't sure. Thinking back on deer that I've managed to walk up on, maybe I could have cycled one into the chamber while shouldering the gun....maybe I will change going forward.

You know, funny thing with that tree stand thing. We all learned that in hunters safety. Also learned when crossing a fence unloaded, lean gun against a post or hand to your friend to hold while you cross the fence. And I always do that to this day.