Tag: HuntingSafety

#HuntingSafety

mmoore

Game meat still good after a gunshot?

Fellow hunters - when you take down game with a firearm, how do you make sure the meat’s still safe to eat? Any signs you watch for or steps you always take? #hunting #HuntingTips #GameMeat #HuntingSafety

paulcarol

Bear Spray vs. Firearms: What’s your call?

Been in more than a few bear encounters over 20 years of hunting—bluff charges, sows with cubs, close calls in camp. I carry bear spray in parks, and yes, it can work if you hit them right. But nothing gives me more confidence than my .45-70. I’ve taken bears clean with one shot, and never had to shoot twice. Spray has its place, but I’ll always lean toward a fast, hard-hitting rifle in serious country. What do you trust more when it really counts? #hunting #BearHunting #BearSpray #HuntingSafety

bushjill

I didn’t know deer could carry disease...

Sharing this because it really stuck with me—on a group hunt a few years ago, one of the guys I was traveling with ended up contracting CWD. Turns out it came down to mishandling the deer during field dressing and not wearing gloves. I had no idea it was even possible back then. Now I’m a lot more cautious anytime I’m processing game. Are you guys taking precautions when processing deer? Ever had a close call? #hunting #HuntingSafety #CWD #DeerHunting

Manuel Bright

Gun Hunters - How Are Your Ears? 👂

Starting to get occasional tinnitus from shooting. Anyone else dealing with this? Do ear pro actually help that much? #hunting #gunhunting #hearingprotection #tinnitus #huntingsafety #outdoorlife

tyler79

What's in my hunting emergency kit? 🩹

#hunting #huntingfirstaid #huntingsafety #huntingtips

lolson

Almost Lost My Season to Lyme Disease 😰

Just wrapped up my scouting trip and wanted to share something that could save your hunting season (and your health). Found THREE ticks on me after pushing through some thick brush last weekend – scary wake-up call! Here's what I learned the hard way: 1️⃣ Dress Smart: Light colors so you can spot them, pants tucked into socks (yeah, you'll look dorky but who cares), and treat your gear with permethrin beforehand 2️⃣ Stay Alert Out There: Stick to clear trails when possible, avoid sitting on logs or in tall grass, and do buddy checks if you're hunting with friends 3️⃣ Post-Hunt Ritual: Full body check immediately, shower within 2 hours, and inspect all your gear before bringing it inside Found a tick? Fine-tipped tweezers, pull straight out, clean with alcohol. Don't twist or crush it! Trust me, a little prevention beats dealing with Lyme disease. Stay safe out there, fellow hunters! 🦌 #hunting #TickPrevention #HuntingSafety #LymeDisease