A climbing apparatus includes a mast having a plurality of mast segments operable to vertically stack one after another. Each segment includes a stand-off to abut against a climbing object and form a space for receiving a strap to secure the mast to the climbing object. The apparatus includes a platform assembly having a (i) a platform, (ii) a seat spaced apart from the platform, and (iii) a frame connecting the seat to the platform. An upper trolley is provided for independent mobility up and down along the mast. The upper trolley includes a first brake connected to a handle operable to actuate movement of the trolley. A lower trolley is provided and is operable for independent mobility up and down along the mast relative to the upper trolley. The lower trolley includes a second brake and is connected to the frame of the platform assembly.

A boat hunting blind includes a skirt frame, a skirt panel carried on the skirt frame, and a blind top frame. The blind top frame includes (a) a first support post and a second support post attached to and projecting from the skirt frame, (b) a first top panel support pivotally mounted to the first support post and the second support post and (c) a second top panel support pivotally mounted to the first support post and the second support post. The boat hunting blind also includes a first top panel carried on the first top panel support and a second top panel carried on the second top panel support.

The invention relates to improved climbing sticks for use in climbing trees for hunting or other purposes. The climbing sticks includes a center support beam having a pair of support brackets mounted at the top and bottom ends of the support beam configured to engage a tree on which the climbing stick is placed and a releasable securing arrangement for securing the climbing stick about the tree. The climbing stick of the invention is characterized by comprising at least two pairs of steps rotatably mounted to the support beam at the top, center, and/or bottom of the support beam opposite the support brackets. The pair of steps can either be rotated in opposite directions or they can both be rotated in the same direction.

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for securing brush to a fixed wooden object to create a hunting blind, the apparatus having a screw having a head and a tip at opposing ends of the screw, the head having a head diameter; and a flange secured to the screw proximate the head, the flange being substantially circular and having a top surface, a base, a flange diameter at least twice the head diameter, a plurality of protrusions situated about an outer edge of the flange, a plurality of recesses, each of the plurality of recesses being disposed about the outer edge of the flange between two of the protrusions and each of the plurality of recesses being configured to receive a user's palm, thumb, and/or fingers to rotate the apparatus, and one or more holes or indentations positioned on or adjacent to at least one of the protrusions.

The invention relates to a hunting blind having a front blind and a rear blind where the front blind may be placed in a collapsed or erect position and when in an erect position, the front blind is laterally spaced from the rear blind and the front blind has a height that is less than the height of the rear blind. The invention may also include a side shooting widow that is defined in the side of the rear blind and may also include a foot rest.

A stand for mounting to a (tree) structure to give an occupant an elevated support platform and including a basket e supporting a platform. The basket frame may include a seat having a seat bottom and seat back such that the seat back is capable of pivoting with respect to the seat bottom. A bracket supports the basket frame and/or platform and is repositionable with respect to the tree. The bracket includes a base component, mounting member, and hinge assembly. The hinge assembly is secured to the base component so as to be capable of repositionable rotation in a first axis with respect to the base component; and the mounting member is secured to the hinge assembly so as to be capable of repositionable rotation on a second axis with respect to the hinge assembly.

A stand for mounting to a (tree) structure to give an occupant an elevated support platform and including a basket e supporting a platform. The basket frame may include a seat having a seat bottom and seat back such that the seat back is capable of pivoting with respect to the seat bottom. A bracket supports the basket frame and/or platform and is repositionable with respect to the tree. The bracket includes a base component, mounting member, and hinge assembly. The hinge assembly is secured to the base component so as to be capable of repositionable rotation in a first axis with respect to the base component; and the mounting member is secured to the hinge assembly so as to be capable of repositionable rotation on a second axis with respect to the hinge assembly.

An adjustable tree stand has a housing in which a wheel rotates. The housing is strapped or otherwise secured to a tree in the usual way. The wheel has a first extension that protrudes from the housing and has a female receiver. A frame has a second extension with a downwardly directed male pin. The second extension sits atop the first extension with the pin received within the receiver to thereby connect the frame to the housing, Rotation of the wheel rotates the frame. A locking mechanism prevents the wheel from rotating when not desired. A threaded bolt passes through the frame and engages the housing in order to pivot the housing with respect to the frame. Appropriate platforms are attached to the frame.

An adjustable tree stand has a housing in which a wheel rotates. The housing is strapped or otherwise secured to a tree in the usual way. The wheel has a first extension that protrudes from the housing and has a female receiver. A frame has a second extension with a downwardly directed male pin. The second extension sits atop the first extension with the pin received within the receiver to thereby connect the frame to the housing, Rotation of the wheel rotates the frame. A locking mechanism prevents the wheel from rotating when not desired. A threaded bolt passes through the frame and engages the housing in order to pivot the housing with respect to the frame. Appropriate platforms are attached to the frame.

A contoured saddle assembly includes a saddle with a closed loop formed by an upper strap, a lower strap, a first lateral strap and a second lateral strap. Each of the upper and lower straps has a forward edge lying in a forward plane and rearward edge lying in a rearward plane. A panel comprising a flexible material is attached to and extends from the first lateral strap to the second lateral strap. A receiving section of the panel traverses a space between the upper and lower straps. The receiving section has a concavely shaped interior surface facing the forward plane. A belt strap is attached to the saddle adjacent to the upper strap and a pair of leg straps each has an attached end attached to the saddle.