Ash Tree Safety for Hunters | Madison News

Deer season’s coming, and hunters need to watch out—ash trees in Wisconsin are dying fast from the emerald ash borer, making them dangerous for tree stands. With the infestation now in all 72 counties and likely spreading further, even seemingly healthy ash trees could snap or drop branches unexpectedly. The DNR urges hunters to avoid ash trees entirely when setting up. Plus, safety stats show one in four bowhunters has fallen from a stand—so always wear a full-body harness, keep your tether short, maintain three points of contact, and use a rope to haul gear up. Never climb with your bow or gun. And when traveling, buy certified firewood locally to prevent spreading pests. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfe86c4509617c5f