A tree stand including a ladder having a first end and a second end is provided. The ladder includes a first side, a second side and a plurality of rungs extending between the first side and the second side, a platform extending outwardly from the first end of the ladder, a stabilizer arm connected to and extending from each side of the ladder, each stabilizer arm having a first end attached to a point between the top end and the bottom end of the ladder and a second end.
