The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) tweeted a photo of a makeshift tree stand that it said is not only unsafe but also illegal.

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Tree skirts are pretty, but tree stands are wow-worthy. While you can always opt for a classic tree skirt, you also might enjoy making your own DIY Christmas tree stand with a few basic supplies ...

Several thousand hunters fall from tree stands each year nationwide — with roughly 4,000 falls in 2015 — and states where hunters use tree stands typically have a fatality or two a year ...