Common Hunting Accidents

By: Sean Ferbrache

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1 minute read

Categories: Protection

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Audio summary:

The source text provides an overview of an excerpt from an AHLA blog post written by Sean Ferbrache, the Chief Operating Officer of the American Hunting Lease Association. The discussion focuses not on detailing common hunting accidents themselves, but rather on the broader context and legal implications of such events. Because Furbrook is an established expert in hunting leases and outdoor liability, the conversation is framed around landowner protection and risk mitigation, suggesting accidents are discussed primarily due to their legal and financial impact on those who lease private land. Related AHLA articles reinforce this perspective, highlighting themes of preventing accidents on hunting land and landowner benefits from leasing, positioning safety within the larger framework of asset management and liability control.

Published: November 17, 2022

Hunting Firearms

Firearm hunting incidents can happen whether a person is accidentally shot by another hunter or if the injury is self inflicted by tripping, falling or dropping the firearm while handling or carrying the firearm.

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Tree Stands

Tree stand accidents occur frequently during hunting season, causing a variety of injuries from broken bones to paralysis and death. Tree stand accidents involve a variety of causes, including falls from the tree stand, collapse of the tree stand, dead trees giving way and fires.

ATV/Snowmobile/Vehicle Accident

A serious cause of hunting accidents each year involves using a vehicle to trasport hunters and gear to and from their hunting area. Losing control of a vehicle, hitting other peoples property or animals, damaging crops and structures.

Slips, Trips and Falls

When you spend enough time outdoors, wheather rugged terrain or a food plot, there is a risk that you could slip, trip or fall on unseen obstacles. This could cause you to accidentally discharge your firearm, damage your equipment or sustain an injury.

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Author: Sean Ferbrache

Sean has served as the Chief Operating Officer for the AHLA for over 8 years and is widely considered a thought leader and innovator in the hunting lease and outdoor liability fields.

Sean has written dozens of published articles and routinely appears on podcasts and as a speaker anytime the topics of private access, hunting leases and landowner protection are being discussed. Sean lives in Indiana with his wife and enjoys spending time with his grandsons.

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