Louk all about safer tree stands – The Clarion-Ledger
December 19, 2008 · Print This Article
Petal man heads national organization
Jason Munz • jmunz@hattiesburgamerican.com
Simply put, John Louk knows tree stands.
Louk, 49, of Petal, founded Ol’ Man Treestands, along with his father, Bob, in 1990, and currently serves as the executive director of the Treestand Manufacturers Association (TMA).
He was appointed in 2002 and has served ever since.
Why tree stands?
Matthew Bush/Hattiesburg American John Louk of Petal is an avid hunter and an expert on tree stands. His goal is the safe design and use of the important hunting tools.
“I’m an outdoorsman,” he said. “I just love the outdoors. (My father and I) spent a lot of time hunting and fishing and doing other outdoor things when I was young, so I’ve been involved with the outdoors in one way or another for the past 40 years.”
What drives Louk today is working with TMA members to establish tree stand standards and safety practices. After 12 years with Ol’ Man Treestands, Louk said he lost the business due to litigation in the state of Mississippi related to tree stand safety.
“It put me out of business,” Louk said. “So my passion is driven by personal experience. My passion for tree stand safety was driven at Ol’ Man by my love and concern for my- Click Link Below For Full Story!
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