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A tree stand and mounting member assembly is provided that has a base and mounting member that are releasably attachable to one another. First and second engagement members are included that have first and second female and male members. The first and second engagement members function to allow the

A tree stand and mounting member assembly is provided that has a base and mounting member that are releasably attachable to one another. First and second engagement members are included that have first and second female and male members. The first and second engagement members function to allow the mounting member to be releasably attachable to the base. The first engagement member does not engage the second engagement member and is spaced from the second engagement member in a vertical direction when the mounting member is attached to the base and the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to a tree in a use configuration.

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1. A tree stand and mounting member assembly, comprising: a base;a seat attached to the base, wherein the seat is configured to allow a user to sit thereon when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to a tree in a use configuration;a platform attached to the base, wherein the platfo

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A tree stand and mounting member assembly, comprising: a base;a seat attached to the base, wherein the seat is configured to allow a user to sit thereon when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to a tree in a use configuration;a platform attached to the base, wherein the platform is configured to allow a user to stand thereon when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration;a mounting member that is releasably attachable to the base and that has a body; anda first engagement member that has a first portion that is non-removably attached to the body of the mounting member and that has a second portion that is non-removably attached to the base, wherein one of the first and second portions of the first engagement member is a first female member that has a planar surface, wherein the other one of the first and second portions of the first engagement member is a first male member that has a planar surface, wherein the planar surface of the first female member mates with the planar surface of the first male member in a non-rotatable manner when the first and second portions of the first engagement member are engaged with one another;a second engagement member that has a first portion that is non-removably attached to the body of the mounting member and a second portion that is non-removably attached to the base, wherein one of the first and second portions of the second engagement member is a second female member that has a planar surface, wherein the other one of the first and second portions of the second engagement member is a second male member that has a planar surface, wherein the planar surface of the second female member mates with the planar surface of the second male member in a non-rotatable manner when the first and second portions of the second engagement member are engaged with one another;wherein the first and second portions of the first engagement member and the first and second portions of the second engagement member disengage to allow the mounting member to be releasably attachable to the base;wherein when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration the mounting member is directly attached to the tree and to the base, and wherein when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration the base, the seat, and the platform are not directly attached to the tree;wherein the base is removable from the mounting member such that the mounting member remains directly attached to the tree and is not directly attached to the base, and wherein when so removed the base, the seat, and the platform are not attached to the tree;wherein the second engagement member is spaced from the first engagement member and wherein the entire first and second engagement members are located at a same side of the body that faces away from the tree and has a surface normal with respect to the same side of the body that extends away from the tree and wherein the side of the body extends from the first engagement member to the second engagement member when the mounting member is mounted to the tree in the use configuration. 2. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first portion of the first engagement member is the first female member, and wherein the second portion of the first engagement member is the first male member. 3. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first portion of the second engagement member is the second female member, and wherein the second portion of the second engagement member is the second male member;wherein the first engagement member and the second engagement member are spaced from one another and do not engage one another when the mounting member is directly attached to the base and the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration. 4. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 3, wherein the first male member is longer than the second male member, wherein the first male member has an aperture that extends therethrough, and wherein a terminal end of the first male member is located below the platform when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration. 5. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 4, wherein the first male member and the second male member are both in the shape of an open channel, wherein the first female member is in the shape of a channel with open opposite ends and a closed mouth, and wherein the second female member is in the shape of a channel with at least one open end and a closed mouth. 6. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein the mounting member has a first tree engagement plate located on one end that has a plurality of apertures therethrough, wherein the first tree engagement plate has a jagged side that engages the tree and a first strap is disposed through the plurality of apertures of the first tree engagement plate when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration; wherein the mounting member has a second tree engagement plate located on an opposite end from the first tree engagement plate that has a plurality of apertures therethrough, wherein the second tree engagement plate has a jagged side that engages the tree and a second strap is disposed through the plurality of apertures of the second tree engagement plate when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration, wherein the second tree engagement plate has a width that is greater than a width of the first tree engagement plate;wherein the mounting member has a square tubular body that extends between the first tree engagement plate and the second tree engagement plate. 7. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration the seat is at least three inches away from the tree. 8. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein the mounting member has a chain receiving member that defines an opening therethrough. 9. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein the seat is pivotally attached to the base such that the seat is capable of pivoting with respect to the base, wherein the platform is pivotally attached to the base such that the platform is capable of pivoting with respect to the base, and further comprising a pair of cables that are attached to the base and the platform, wherein the pair of cables function to provide a limitation to the degree of pivoting between the base and the platform. 10. A tree stand and mounting member assembly, comprising: a base;a mounting member that is releasably attachable to the base; anda first engagement member that has a first female member and a first male member;a second engagement member that has a second female member and a second male member, wherein the first engagement member and the second engagement member function to allow the mounting member to be releasably attachable to the base;wherein when the mounting member is attached to the base and the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to a tree in a use configuration the first engagement member does not engage the second engagement member and is spaced from the second engagement member in a vertical direction;wherein the base has a pair of tubular shafts, wherein the first male member is attached to a first plate that is attached to the pair of tubular shafts, and wherein the second male member is attached to a second plate that is attached to the pair of tubular shafts;wherein the mounting member has a first tree engagement plate located on one end that has a plurality of apertures therethrough, wherein the first tree engagement plate has a jagged side that engages the tree and a first strap is disposed through the plurality of apertures of the first tree engagement plate when the tree stand is mounted to the tree in the use configuration;wherein the mounting member has a second tree engagement plate located on an opposite end from the first tree engagement plate that has a plurality of apertures therethrough, wherein the second tree engagement plate has a jagged side that engages the tree and a second strap is disposed through the plurality of apertures of the second tree engagement plate when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration, wherein the second tree engagement plate has a width that is greater than a width of the first tree engagement plate;wherein the mounting member has a square tubular body that extends between the first tree engagement plate and the second tree engagement plate. 11. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 10, wherein: the first male member has a web and a pair of flanges that extend from the web such that the first male member is in the shape of an open channel, wherein an aperture extends through the web of the first male member;wherein the second male member has a web and a pair of flanges that extend from the web such that the second male member is in the shape of an open channel;wherein the first female member has a web that has a width greater than a width of the first male member, and wherein the first female member has a pair of flanges that extend from the web of the first female member, and wherein the first female member has a through opening that extends from one end of the first female member to an opposite end of the first female member; andwherein the second female member has a web that has a width greater than a width of the second male member, and wherein the second female member has a pair of flanges that extend from the web of the second female member, and wherein the second female member has an open end. 12. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 10, wherein a terminal end of the first male member is the lowest portion of the tree stand and mounting member assembly when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration. 13. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 10, further comprising: a seat that is pivotally attached to the base such that the seat is capable of pivoting with respect to the base;a platform that is pivotally attached to the base such that the platform is capable of pivoting with respect to the base; anda pair of cables that are attached to the base and the platform, wherein the pair of cables function to provide a limitation to the degree of pivoting between the base and the platform;wherein the first male member has an aperture that extends therethrough, wherein the aperture of the first male member is located vertically below the seat and the platform when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration. 14. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 10, further comprising a seat that is attached to the base, wherein an edge of the seat that is closest to the tree when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration is located at least three inches from the tree. 15. The tree stand and mounting member assembly as set forth in claim 10, further comprising: a seat attached to the base; anda platform attached to the base;wherein when the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to the tree in the use configuration the mounting member is directly attached to the tree and to the base, and wherein when the tree stand is mounted to the tree in the use configuration the base, the seat, and the platform are not directly attached to the tree;wherein the base is removable from the mounting member such that the mounting member remains directly attached to the tree and is not directly attached to the base, and wherein when so removed the base, the seat, and the platform are not attached to the tree. 16. A tree stand and mounting member assembly, comprising: a base;a mounting member that is releasably attachable to the base;a first engagement member that has a first female member and a first male member;a second engagement member that has a second female member and a second male member, wherein the first engagement member and the second engagement member function to allow the mounting member to be releasably attachable to the base;wherein when the mounting member is attached to the base and the tree stand and mounting member assembly is mounted to a tree in a use configuration the first engagement member does not engage the second engagement member and is spaced from the second engagement member in a vertical direction;wherein the first male member has a web and a pair of flanges that extend from the web such that the first male member is in the shape of an open channel, wherein an aperture extends through the web of the first male member;wherein the second male member has a web and a pair of flanges that extend from the web such that the second male member is in the shape of an open channel;wherein the first female member has a web that has a width greater than a width of the first male member, and wherein the first female member has a pair of flanges that extend from the web of the first female member, and wherein the first female member has a through opening that extends from one end of the first female member to an opposite end of the first female member;wherein the second female member has a web that has a width greater than a width of the second male member, and wherein the second female member has a pair of flanges that extend from the web of the second female member, and wherein the second female member has an open end;wherein the first male member is non-removably attached to the base;wherein the second male member is non-removably attached to the base, and wherein the length of the web of the second male member is longer than the length of the web of the first male member;wherein the mounting member has a body, and wherein the flanges of the first female member engage the body of the mounting member, and wherein the through opening of the first female member is rectangular in shape;wherein the flanges of the second female member engage the body, and wherein the second female member has a through opening that extends from the open end of the second female member to an opposite end of the second female member; andwherein the mounting member has a chain receiving member that defines an opening therethrough that extends in a direction perpendicular to the through openings of the first and second female members, wherein the chain receiving member engages both the body of the mounting member and the second female member.