Hunting has been in the Bassett family for generations. We’ve spent countless hours across miles of acreage waiting for our prey of choice. Over the years, we’ve spent a lot of time in tree stands, and like every other hunter, have experienced the frustration that comes from the tree interfering with our shot. There is nothing worse than finally seeing a target after hours of waiting, but not be able to get the shot because the tree is in the way. We’ve also experienced the dreaded fatigue that accompanies long hours spent in the stand and the disappointment of being spotted by game due to our exposure in the stand or because we’ve not been able to stealthily shift positions to get the shot.
Inspired by his desire to continue to hunt throughout his lifetime, family patriarch, Jay, decided that there had to be a better design for a tree stand that would provide increased safety and stability, maximize comfort, and allow him to easily and quietly shift from a seated to standing position (his preferred shooting position). Hence, The Freedom Stand was born.
Jay and his son, Kevin, began the process of designing the stand using available materials and created prototypes that members of their family and friends tested. Combining our love of hunting with our manufacturing backgrounds, we’ve produced a product that not only promotes greater success in the field, but also provides added comfort, stability, and safety to the user. The Freedom Stand gives us an advantage over other hunters using a traditional stand. Everyone who has tried the Freedom Stand wanted one. After all, opportunities to take a shot can be few and far between, so everyone enjoyed the ability to get more clean looks and ultimately, take more shots. As demand grew, we decided to make The Freedom Stand available to any hunter interested in making the most of their hunting experience.