Reed (P) and Gimber (D) were members of a Hunting Club (Club) that leased a tract of land owned by International Paper Company. D was the Club treasurer and signed the lease on behalf of the Club. Reed (P) climbed into a movable tree stand that had been installed by Dr. The tree stand collapsed beneath him and caused him to fall to the ground. P sued D and his insurer, Employer's Mutual (D), for his personal injuries. Ds asserted immunity under a Recreational Use Statute and moved for summary judgment. The trial court granted the motions P appealed.

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