A hunting stand includes a step configured for engagement to a support structure. The step includes two step legs configured to engage the support structure, and a crossbar extending between the two step legs. A platform is installed to the step. The platform is configured to at least partially support a person at a top surface of the platform. The platform includes a first engagement feature engaged to the crossbar.

A hunting stand includes a step configured for engagement to a support structure. The step includes two step legs configured to engage the support structure, and a crossbar extending between the two step legs. A platform is installed to the step. The platform is configured to at least partially support a person at a top surface of the platform. The platform includes a first engagement feature engaged to the crossbar.

A climbing apparatus and system for climbing a columnar structure, including a pair of climbing apparatus, each of which includes an elongated vertical member with a pair of anchors to engage with the columnar structure, a fastening loop pivotally connected to the vertical member and which locates around the columnar structure, and a platform which supports the foot of a user. One of the pairs of climbing apparatus can have a platform located at a greater distance from its respective fastening loop connection than the other of the pair of climbing apparatus to facilitate stepwise climbing. the user alternatingly shifts weight between each apparatus and moves the other of the pair of climbing apparatus in a stepwise manner until the desired height is reached.

A climbing apparatus and system for climbing a columnar structure, including a pair of climbing apparatus, each of which includes an elongated vertical member with a pair of anchors to engage with the columnar structure, a fastening loop pivotally connected to the vertical member and which locates around the columnar structure, and a platform which supports the foot of a user. One of the pairs of climbing apparatus can have a platform located at a greater distance from its respective fastening loop connection than the other of the pair of climbing apparatus to facilitate stepwise climbing. the user alternatingly shifts weight between each apparatus and moves the other of the pair of climbing apparatus in a stepwise manner until the desired height is reached.

A wearable climbing device, including a main body, including a bottom section to receive a foot of a user thereon, a top section removably connected to at least a portion of the bottom section, and a spike disposed on at least a portion of the bottom section to penetrate into at least one of a tree and a utility pole, a calf strap removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to be worn around a calf of the user, and an ankle strap removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to be worn around an ankle of the user.

A wearable climbing device, including a main body, including a bottom section to receive a foot of a user thereon, a top section removably connected to at least a portion of the bottom section, and a spike disposed on at least a portion of the bottom section to penetrate into at least one of a tree and a utility pole, a calf strap removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to be worn around a calf of the user, and an ankle strap removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to be worn around an ankle of the user.

A climber for use by a user when climbing a tree or pole. The climber includes a stirrup in which the user's foot is to be positioned, a leg iron that extends along the interior side of the user's leg, and a gaff attached to the exterior of the leg iron and that includes a downwardly directed pointed end for biting into the tree or pole and assist the user in climbing or descending the tree or pole. The gaff extends in a plane that is angularly offset relative to the plane in which the stirrup and leg iron extend, thereby keeping the gaff pointed toward the heart of the pole or tree which aids in preventing cutout and promotes ease of climbing.

A climber for use by a user when climbing a tree or pole. The climber includes a stirrup in which the user's foot is to be positioned, a leg iron that extends along the interior side of the user's leg, and a gaff attached to the exterior of the leg iron and that includes a downwardly directed pointed end for biting into the tree or pole and assist the user in climbing or descending the tree or pole. The gaff extends in a plane that is angularly offset relative to the plane in which the stirrup and leg iron extend, thereby keeping the gaff pointed toward the heart of the pole or tree which aids in preventing cutout and promotes ease of climbing.

A system for removably mounting tree steps and other equipment in tree stands. The system comprises a permanent universal bracket and a series of removable equipment mounts attachable to it. The bracket is attached to the tree by inserting a bolt through one or more apertures in the bracket. One or more cleats extends from the bracket into the tree to prevent the bracket from rotating around the bolt. A channel in the bracket is as adapted to receive one or more mated extensions that extend from each mount. The extensions are flexible and resilient such that they can be deformed to facilitate attaching and removing the mount from the bracket. In the preferred embodiment, the mount is a step having two extensions, each insertable into a mated channel on the bracket.

A system for removably mounting tree steps and other equipment in tree stands. The system comprises a permanent universal bracket and a series of removable equipment mounts attachable to it. The bracket is attached to the tree by inserting a bolt through one or more apertures in the bracket. One or more cleats extends from the bracket into the tree to prevent the bracket from rotating around the bolt. A channel in the bracket is as adapted to receive one or more mated extensions that extend from each mount. The extensions are flexible and resilient such that they can be deformed to facilitate attaching and removing the mount from the bracket. In the preferred embodiment, the mount is a step having two extensions, each insertable into a mated channel on the bracket.