Abstract: The tree stand with seat lift is adapted to be mounted to a tree or other upstanding object and includes a vertical support frame, a means for securing the vertical support frame around the tree, a seat member, and a strut. The vertical support frame has an upper end and a lower end and is supported against the tree with a means for securing the vertical support frame around the tree. The seat member is hingedly attached to the upper end of the vertical support frame and is pivotable between a position in which the seat member is substantially normal to the vertical support frame and a position in which the seat member is substantially parallel to the vertical support frame. The strut extends between the vertical support frame and the seat member and acts to bias the seat member into the up position.