TAM Report post Posted December 14, 2006 Just to let everyone know............ I just got off the phone with him. Yesterday Mike AKA Treestandman went to check his trail cameras. He hiked in about a 1/4 mile to his first stop and checked the camera and also climbed up a tree about 20 feet to check on his stand. When he got up to his stand he reached for the arm rest which broke and he fell to the ground. Lucky for him he only broke his leg, incurred several spine fractures, and dislocated his arm. He was able to hike the 1/4 mile back out to his truck and drive himself to get help. He said the hike out was one of the most difficult things he's ever had to do! I don't doubt it. He's ok and will be in the hospital for awhile, his leg requires sugery but he should make a full recovery. Everyone here should be sure and tell someone exactly where you will be hunting, and wear a saftey harness if you're climbing a tree! Ps. As far as I know there were no chute planes involved in his accident Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted December 14, 2006 Prayers sent. Get well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azyoung Report post Posted December 14, 2006 Sorry to hear he had an accident Best wishes and get well soon treestandman azyoung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted December 14, 2006 Hopefully he makes a full recovery. I am sure he will have to change his name to GROUNDBLINDMAN. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted December 14, 2006 get better you pile of sticks... :lol: Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Get well soon Treestandman. My prayers are for a speedy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckhorn Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Our prayer are with you. Get well soon. Buckhorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runningbird Report post Posted December 15, 2006 good luck with the recovery! getting into a treestand is one of the most terrifing thing I ever do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TATAat27 Report post Posted December 15, 2006 My prayers are with you Mike. I was looking forward to seeing you bring down one of those big fat bucks you had on camera. I know you'll make a full recovery and be back in business next year. God bless, Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted December 15, 2006 With any luck he will be hobbling up that same tree with a seat pillow the last 2 weeks of January... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted December 15, 2006 wasn't there someone who fell out of a treestand last year a broke an ankle or his back or something like that? I guess it is a more common occurence than what you think. Didn't even think you could hang a treestand in a mesquite tree let alone get it high enough to hurt yourself if you fell off. Seriously - sorry to hear about that. Glad he was able to make it out and hope he has a quick recovery. CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewp45 Report post Posted December 15, 2006 I will pray for you and I hope you get well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Mike......dangit......you were supposed to get that nice buck this year!!! I hope you get back up and at em' soon.....especially your back!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted December 15, 2006 wasn't there someone who fell out of a treestand last year a broke an ankle or his back or something like that? I guess it is a more common occurence than what you think. Didn't even think you could hang a treestand in a mesquite tree let alone get it high enough to hurt yourself if you fell off. Seriously - sorry to hear about that. Glad he was able to make it out and hope he has a quick recovery. CB Yeah, I recall that too and for a moment I thought it was Miuke that time too, but I think it was someone else that broke a wrist or arm and had to have it pinned. I bet someone will post who that one was. Mike, Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Remember, them bucks won't wait for you so you better heal fast before someone else finds them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Mike, I wish you a Quick and full recovery. There is nothing wrong with being bullblindman for awhile. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
