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A tree stand hitch assembly includes a ladder assembly having a tubular base member and a top section, a platform secured to the top section of the ladder assembly, and a non-pivoting, generally rectangular hitch adapted to be secured to the rear of a vehicle. Ladder assembly may be adjustably secur

A tree stand hitch assembly includes a ladder assembly having a tubular base member and a top section, a platform secured to the top section of the ladder assembly, and a non-pivoting, generally rectangular hitch adapted to be secured to the rear of a vehicle. Ladder assembly may be adjustably secured to the hitch. The orientation of the platform in relation to the top section of the ladder assembly may be adjusted. The ladder assembly may be folded or collapsed when not in use.

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I claim: 1. A tree stand ladder hitch assembly comprising: a ladder assembly having a tubular base member and a top section; a platform secured to said top section of said ladder assembly; a non-pivoting, generally rectangular hitch adapted to be secured to the rear of a vehicle; and means for adju

I claim: 1. A tree stand ladder hitch assembly comprising: a ladder assembly having a tubular base member and a top section; a platform secured to said top section of said ladder assembly; a non-pivoting, generally rectangular hitch adapted to be secured to the rear of a vehicle; and means for adjustably securing said ladder assembly to said hitch wherein said means for securing said ladder assembly includes a tubular member attached to said hitch and through which said base member of said ladder assembly extends, said base member of said ladder assembly having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, said tubular member having a corresponding plurality of apertures formed therethrough, and at least one pin that fits within said corresponding apertures of said base member and said tubular member in order to adjustably secure said ladder assembly to said hitch. 2. The tree stand ladder hitch assembly of claim 1 further including means for adjusting the orientation of said platform in relation to said top section of said ladder assembly. 3. The tree stand ladder hitch assembly of claim 2 wherein said means for adjusting the orientation of said platform includes a tubular member surrounding the top rung of said ladder assembly, a plurality of apertures formed within said tubular member, a plurality of apertures formed within said top rung corresponding to said apertures formed in said tubular member, and at least one pin extending through said corresponding apertures in order to secure said platform to said ladder assembly. 4. The tree stand ladder hitch assembly of claim 1 wherein said ladder assembly is collapsible. 5. The tree stand ladder hitch assembly of claim 1 wherein said ladder assembly is foldable. 6. The tree stand ladder hitch assembly of claim 1 wherein said hitch includes a hollow, generally rectangular member with a generally rectangular opening, a generally elongated rectangular extension telescopingly fitting within said opening and extending outwardly from said base section of said ladder assembly, an aperture formed within said generally rectangular member, a corresponding aperture formed within said extension, and a pin that fits within said apertures when said apertures are aligned and secures said rectangular member and said extension together.