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Go Med Kits Launches First Aid & Care Essentials for Hunters: The Ultimate Emergency Kit for the Field

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma – November 20, 2024 — Every hunter knows the importance of being prepared for the unexpected—whether it’s an injury from rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, or a mishap in the pursuit of game. To meet the unique needs of hunters, Go Med Kits has introduced its First Aid & Care Essentials for Hunters—a comprehensive, purpose-built medical kit designed for safety and peace of mind in the wild.

Don’t risk heading into the woods, mountains, or marsh with an underprepared first aid kit. The First Aid & Care Essentials for Hunters equips hunters with expertly curated medical supplies that cover a wide range of situations, from minor cuts or inconveniences to life-threatening emergencies. Designed with input from medical professionals, seasoned hunters, outfitters, and guides, this kit ensures hunters are ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way.

The kit’s MSRP is $189.99 and provides hunters of all experience levels with the confidence to handle unexpected situations in the field.

Key items in the First Aid & Care Essentials for Hunters include:

• CAT-7 (CoTCCC-approved) tourniquet: Enables quick, one-handed application for critical bleeding control.
• 4” pressure bandage: Essential for stopping heavy bleeding from large wounds.
• Vented chest seals: Manage large puncture wounds in the chest effectively.
• Assorted fabric bandages: Fingertip, knuckle, patch, strip, and butterfly bandages for common cuts and scrapes.
• Non-adherent pads: Protect wounds without sticking to them.
• Vet wrap and cloth tape: Secure dressings and bandages, even in tough conditions.
• Insect repellent and sunscreen: Stay protected from bugs and harmful UV rays.
• Hand sanitizer: Clean your hands when soap and water aren’t available.
• 36” aluminum splint: Stabilize fractures and injuries in the field.
• Pain relief and digestive medications: Includes ibuprofen, aspirin, antacids, and diarrhea relief tablets.
• Antihistamines and sinus decongestants: For allergic reactions and sinus relief.

All items are packed in a compact, durable pouch for easy portability and access. Read more

The numbers through opening weekend are in. As of Tuesday morning, there have been a total of 168,755 deer reported for all seasons. For the latest overall numbers, or more specific numbers by county, check out the deer harvest report summary page.

Remember, if you were successful over the opening weekend, deer hunters are required to report their harvest within 72 hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processer or taxidermist).

Hunters must continue to attach a paper kill tag to a harvested deer. The kill tag should remain with the head if the head and body of the deer are separated. Anyone in possession of a deer after the harvest reporting timeframe expires should be able to present the confirmation number.

Reporting your harvest is easy through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, which you can find on the Apple and Google Play stores. You can also report a harvest online at eLicense. If you need assistance reporting your harvest, you can call 517-284-9453.