FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a tree step including an integrated shank showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is another perspective view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a front side elevational view of FIG. 1, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a left elevational view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a right elevational view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a tree step including an integrated shank showing my new design;
FIG. 9 is another perspective view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of FIG. 8, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 11 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a left elevational view of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a right elevational view of FIG. 8.
The broken lines shown in the figures are included for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed design.
	
	  
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