Abstract: A portable, foldable tree stand (10) upon which a hunter may be seated. The tree stand has a vertical rigid back support member (11) with means (22) for releasably securing the back support member to a tree trunk (20). A seat (23) is pivotally mounted to the back support member (11) intermediate its length and movable from a vertical to a horizontal position to support a hunter in a seated position. A foldable (50) footrest pivotally depends from the seat (23) with the seat (23) being provided with pivotable bracing means (40) releasably connected to the back support member, and footrest bracing means pivotally connected to the seat (23) and to the footrest (50). Flexible, adjustable web strap means (13,18) are secured to the back support member to encircle a tree trunk (20) and to encircle the torso of a hunter seated in the seat.