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Climbing spikes in wi

Unread postby sam » Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:23 am

Does anyone know if it is legal to use tree spikes on state land in wi.I know screw in steps are not but unsure of the spikes

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Re: Climbing spikes in wi

Unread postby Dewey » Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:30 am

The law says if they damage a tree in any way they are illegal. Not sure how they rate damage since even climbing sticks scrape off some bark when they slip down.

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Re: Climbing spikes in wi

Unread postby sam » Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:38 am

Yeah seems kind of like a grey area to me. I have had climbing stand that have done more damage lol. I use the spikes for work and thought they would be nice to lighten up the load.

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Re: Climbing spikes in wi

Unread postby LeroyBrown » Sun May 10, 2020 1:25 am

I know a DNR officer, I'll ask.
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Re: Climbing spikes in wi

Unread postby LeroyBrown » Sun May 10, 2020 5:13 pm

Per a Conservation Warden I know, "Climbing spurs are not allowed on DNR lands due to tree damage concerns."

I didn't realize how old this post was when I came across it, but hopefully it helps someone out down the road.
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