Avoid Ash Trees for Safer Deer Stands | Green Bay News

Deer season’s here, and the Wisconsin DNR is giving hunters a crucial safety warning: skip ash trees for your stands. Infested by the emerald ash borer, these trees are brittle and dangerous—prone to snapping or dropping limbs without warning, especially in wind. With one in four bowhunters reporting falls or close calls, it’s not just about luck—it’s about avoiding known hazards. Ash trees have opposite branching and compound leaves with five to eleven leaflets, but honestly? Just pick a safer tree. And don’t forget: buy firewood locally to stop pests from hitching rides across the state. Stay safe, use a harness, keep three points of contact, and always tie off. 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/cd5986fe58a2403f