However, while tree saddles undeniably offer an appealing solution, there’s still a place for the best climbing tree stands—in some situations, they’re hands-down the best tool for the job.

Whether your preference is real, artificial, large or small, we've found the best Christmas tree stands to put it in. Best of all, we have a pick for every budget.

Mayhew says there were an estimated 4,000 tree stand fall incidents nationwide in 2017 that required emergency room treatment, according to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System ...

The advantage of an elevated stand can come at a price if hunters are careless. Recent data show 6,000 hunters fall from treestands each year, resulting in injuries from minor to fatal.

The perfect tree is nothing without a dependable Christmas tree stand. Prepare for the holidays with one of these editor-tested and approved options.

Mayhew, 54, is so adamant about safe tree stand hunting that he had a heavy hand in founding the TSSA in 2016. He also helped develop a tree stand safety awareness campaign called the ABC’s of ...