Friend Falls While Hanging A Treestand

August 11, 2008

Photo of Jody & his boys on our annual tundra swan hunt

We got word this weekend that Jody fell Saturday morning while putting up a treestand. I don’t know much of the details at this point but I do know he remains hospitalized with non life threating injuries. Jody is a good friend of mine we’ve shared a number of hunt camps together and I know many of my readers know him as well. Please keep Jody and his family in your prayers.
He was able to briefly get out of bed yesterday and walk a little bit which is also a very good sign. He is hopeful that he’ll be released today to return home.
Initial reports suggest that he may not have been wearing a safety belt when the mishap happened. The importance of wearing a safety belt while in a treestand or hanging one are paramount.

Story & Photo by Dan McLaughlin AKA Moose