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.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the release of its latest Project Hunt film, “Straight and Narrow,” on YouTube.

When life hits hard, you hit back harder. “Straight and Narrow” shares the story of 2023 Project Hunt winner Cody Austin as he embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime backcountry elk hunt with his dad after coming to terms with a life-changing medical diagnosis. Facing an uncertain future, Cody chose to seize the moment and cash in his elk points for an unforgettable adventure in the wilds of Wyoming. Witness his relentless spirit in this latest addition to the Project Hunt series.

“Stories like Cody’s are exactly why we launched the Project Hunt campaign,” said Bruce Pettet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “His resilience, his refusal to give up, and his incredible passion for the outdoors embody what it means to be relentless. We’re proud to have the opportunity to share his story.” Read more

As owner of Worldwide Trophy Adventures, the world’s largest hunting and fishing consulting agency, Mark Peterson travels the country hunting and documenting adventures at many hunting destinations to show other hunters what to expect. One of these destinations being Salt River Outfitters in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Friend and Manager of Salt River Outfitters, Joey Cheek asked Mark, “Are you sitting down?” Then Joey sent Mark a picture of the buck later to be called, “Freak Show”! The giant buck showed up on a 175 acre lease that Joey is managing personally for Mark. Mark was presented with a decision. Travel to hunt Caribou in Alaska or hunt a once in a lifetime buck in Kentucky? When a buck like this one shows up on trail cameras there isn’t much of a choice, you figure out how to hunt it, and that’s what Mark did. Read more

Join in the time-honored tradition of deer hunting in Michigan. Get ready for a terrific time in Michigan’s beautiful forests and fields. Firearm deer season is open Nov. 15-30.

• • Deer season forecast
  • Report your deer harvest online
  • Find regulations in the 2024 Deer Hunting Regulations Summary
  • Important firearm deer season reminders
  • Safety is key to every successful hunt
  • Doe your part! Harvest an antlerless deer
  • Support your community, donate a deer
  • Will EHD affect your deer season?
  • CWD and TB testing at deer check stations
  • Purchase your deer patch
  • Questions? Contact us

Deer season forecast

Prepare for your season by reading about how things are shaping up in your neck of the woods in the 2024 deer season forecast. Read more

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal fall from a tree stand that occurred Saturday in Starke County.

At approximately 3 p.m., officers and emergency personnel responded to the 3500 block of S. 700 E. in Knox for a report of a fatal tree stand fall.

Once on scene, officers discovered Larry Sedwick, 53, of Cedar Lake, was deer hunting from an elevated tree stand when he fell from the stand. Sedwick was not wearing a full-body safety harness and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The incident is still under investigation.

Conservation Officers remind all hunters to wear a full-body safety harness when hunting from an elevated hunting platform.

Assisting agencies include the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County Coroner’s Office, Starke County EMS, and Knox Police Department.

Throughout Michigan, hunters are preparing stands, blinds and camps for the upcoming firearm deer season, which begins Friday, Nov. 15. Although there’s understandable excitement ahead of the opener, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to respect the state’s five-day quiet period, Nov. 10-14.

During these five days, unless hunting for small game, waterfowl or fur harvesting, it is unlawful to transport or possess a rifle or shotgun with buckshot, slug load, ball load or cut shell in an area frequented by deer. Unloaded firearms securely encased or carried in the trunk of a vehicle may be transported to or from a hunting camp.

“Hunters know that they are on the cusp of another Michigan firearm deer season once we enter into the five-day quiet period,” said Capt. Pete Wright, DNR Law Enforcement Division. “Those critical days create a window of time, just before the opener, when hunters can catch their breath and the woods have a chance to calm.

“This period is like pushing a reset button, allowing deer to settle back into their day-to-day patterns, which in turn increases the chances of a successful hunt.” Read more